20 Years in Prison for Inert and "Dummy" Parts - Amicus Brief Filed | Palmetto State Armory

This video analyzes the legal battle in Adamiak v. United States, focusing on the application of the Second Amendment to items deemed inoperable or inert. It highlights the Fourth Circuit's decision to bypass historical analysis and the amicus briefs arguing against this, particularly the conjunctive 'dangerous and unusual' test. The discussion emphasizes the potential for government overreach in regulating items that cannot fire projectiles, impacting lawful gun owners and collectors.

This video analyzes the legal arguments surrounding California's open carry ban in the context of the Baird v. Bont case before the Ninth Circuit. It highlights an amicus brief arguing that open carry is constitutionally protected, emphasizing the core right to self-preservation and the tactical differences between open and concealed carry. The discussion critiques a dissenting opinion that suggested allowing concealed carry negates the need for open carry protections, arguing this logic undermines the text and history framework established in Heller and Bruin.

This video analyzes an amicus brief filed in Duncan v. Bonta, focusing on legal arguments against magazine bans. It highlights criticisms of lower courts' interpretations of Heller and Bruen, the concept that the potential for abuse is the price of freedom, and the logical inconsistencies in banning magazine components while protecting firearm components. The discussion emphasizes the need for clear legal precedent regarding Second Amendment rights.

This video from Guns & Gadgets discusses the political fallout after the Virginia Supreme Court struck down a Democrat-backed redistricting map. The host, Jared, highlights concerns that some Democrats proposed restructuring the Virginia Supreme Court itself as retaliation for the ruling. This is framed as a dangerous precedent that undermines judicial independence and the rule of law, with implications for Second Amendment rights. The analysis connects these events to historical warnings from the Founding Fathers about factionalism and the importance of constitutional restraints.

This video provides an in-depth analysis of the Trump Department of Justice's stance on Second Amendment rights, based on insights from the NRA convention. It highlights the DOJ's strategy of targeting 'rogue states' and challenging anti-gun laws, contrasting this with historical federal gun control legislation. The discussion also touches upon the internal dynamics of the DOJ, including the 'deep state' phenomenon and potential challenges within the Solicitor General's office.

This video details the U.S. v. Chief Brad Wendt case, where Palmetto State Armory filed an amicus brief supporting the former Iowa Police Chief. The case challenges the ATF's expansive interpretation of the 1986 Machine Gun Ban, arguing that unelected bureaucrats cannot unilaterally expand criminal law beyond congressional intent. The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed Wendt's conviction, affirming that the statute, as applied, failed constitutional scrutiny and that the ATF must pursue legislative changes through Congress, not enforcement actions.

Palmetto State Armory's 2025 Concept Gun Poll showcases a diverse range of upcoming firearm prototypes, including modular bolt-action rifles, bullpup conversions, and new caliber variants. Notable entries include the PSA Emerge, Olcan Bullpup Lower, JAKL in 9mm and .338 ARC, the Sabre Thumper launcher, and the Sabre-11 2011-style pistol. The poll allows the community to influence which designs move into production, highlighting PSA's commitment to product development based on customer feedback.

This video provides a comprehensive product update on the Palmetto State Armory X5.7, a PDW-style firearm chambered in 5.7x28mm. Expert insights cover its build materials (aluminum upper, polymer lower), features like a 40-round magazine and AR-15 style charging handle, and technical specifications including a 1/2x28 threaded barrel. The update confirms tooling is underway for a Summer 2025 launch.

This video from Palmetto State Armory showcases several pre-production concept firearms unveiled at Shot Show 2024. PSA is actively soliciting customer feedback via their website to determine which models will proceed to production. The featured firearms include innovative designs like the VUK rifle, the Thumper 37mm launcher, various Dagger pistol variants, and the X5.7 PDW.

This video provides an update on the Palmetto State Armory X5.7 pistol, detailing design refinements and production timelines. Cameron from PSA highlights improvements like an ambidextrous safety, last round bolt open, and Glock-compatible sights, while retaining features such as the Radian Raptor charging handle and 40-round capacity. The design is finalized, with production slated for Q1 2025.