This Week in Guns 7/27/2025 - The P320 Does a Bad, ATF Budget Cuts, and the Quiet Ammo Revolution

Published on July 28, 2025
Duration: 46:13

This episode of 'This Week in Guns' covers several key firearms industry and legal developments. It discusses a proposed tax on firearm transfers, the "quiet ammo revolution" at Lake City, and the significant issues surrounding the SIG Sauer P320, including its pause in Air Force use after a fatality and ongoing uncommanded discharge concerns. The episode also highlights a Ninth Circuit ruling striking down California's ammunition background check law, a Trump administration initiative to restore firearm rights for certain individuals, and proposed legislation to prevent state-level magazine capacity bans. The discussion touches on ATF budget cuts and their potential impact on public safety.

Quick Summary

The SIG Sauer P320 is under scrutiny for uncommanded discharges, leading the Air Force to pause its use and replace M18 pistols. California's ammo background check law was struck down as unconstitutional, and a proposed rule aims to restore firearm rights for certain individuals. ATF budget cuts are also discussed as a potential public safety concern.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Sponsors
  2. 01:26Proposed Firearm Transfer Tax
  3. 05:49Trump's Quiet Ammo Revolution
  4. 09:45SIG P320 Issues and Air Force Pause
  5. 18:25California Ammo Background Check Law Struck Down
  6. 24:56Firearm Rights Restoration Proposed Rule
  7. 39:56Fire Act: Magazine Capacity Preemption
  8. 34:02ATF Budget Cuts and Public Safety

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main concerns with the SIG Sauer P320 pistol?

The SIG Sauer P320 has faced scrutiny for uncommanded discharges and accidental firings, potentially due to issues with its sear surfaces or striker safety block. These concerns led the Air Force to pause its use after a fatality and replace M18 pistols with M4 carbines for certain units.

What is the significance of the Ninth Circuit's ruling on California's ammo background check law?

The Ninth Circuit declared California's ammunition background check law unconstitutional, allowing residents to purchase ammunition online again. This decision reverses a previous requirement for FFL involvement and background checks for ammo purchases in the state.

What is the purpose of the proposed rule on firearm rights restoration?

The proposed rule aims to provide an avenue for individuals with past criminal convictions to have their firearm rights restored, provided they do not pose a public safety threat. This addresses a long-standing issue where the rights restoration program was underfunded and largely inaccessible.

How might ATF budget cuts impact public safety?

Projected ATF budget cuts could significantly reduce funding per gun in circulation, potentially hindering the agency's ability to track crime guns and provide essential intelligence to local law enforcement. This could impact investigations and public safety efforts.

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