End-Around Efforts on PLCAA are End-Around Efforts on Second Amendment

January 27, 2026
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In the shadowy corridors of anti-gun activism, the latest push to chip away at the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) isn't just a legal maneuver—it's a stealthy assault on the Second Amendment itself. Enacted in 2005 to shield firearms manufacturers and dealers from frivolous lawsuits over criminal misuse of their products, PLCAA was a bulwark against the kind of predatory litigation that nearly bankrupted the industry in the 1990s. Think about it: without PLCAA, companies like Remington or Glock could be bankrupted by trial lawyers holding them liable for the actions of murderers, turning every mass shooting into a jackpot for plaintiffs' attorneys. Now, with bills like the proposed Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act gaining traction in Congress, gun-grabbers are resurrecting these end-arounds, claiming exceptions for certain cases. But let's call it what it is—a Trojan horse designed to flood the courts with junk suits, drain resources, and ultimately force manufacturers out of business or into compliance with de facto regulations. This isn't hyperbole; history proves it. Pre-PLCAA, cities like New Orleans and Chicago sued gun makers for public nuisance, alleging defective design despite zero evidence of faulty products—just bad actors pulling triggers. The result? A near-collapse of the industry, with production plummeting until Congress intervened. Today's efforts mirror that playbook, often cloaked in emotional appeals post-tragedy, but the implications for the 2A community are dire. If PLCAA crumbles, expect skyrocketing compliance costs passed onto consumers, fewer innovations in self-defense tech, and a chilling effect on small manufacturers who can't afford endless litigation. It's not about accountability—it's about control. Gun owners, dealers, and makers must rally now: contact your reps, support orgs like the NRA and GOA, and frame this as the existential threat it is. The Second Amendment isn't just about owning guns; it's about an ecosystem free from judicial overreach. Lose PLCAA, and we're one step closer to a neutered right. The silver lining? These attacks often backfire, galvanizing the pro-2A base like nothing else. With Supreme Court precedents like Bruen affirming our rights, this could be the fight that cements PLCAA's permanence. Stay vigilant, armed, and informed—the end-arounds won't stop unless we draw the line.

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In the shadowy corridors of anti-gun activism, the latest push to chip away at the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) isn’t just a legal maneuver—it’s a stealthy assault on the Second Amendment itself. Enacted in 2005 to shield firearms manufacturers and dealers from frivolous lawsuits over criminal misuse of their products, PLCAA was a bulwark against the kind of predatory litigation that nearly bankrupted the industry in the 1990s. Think about it: without PLCAA, companies like Remington or Glock could be bankrupted by trial lawyers holding them liable for the actions of murderers, turning every mass shooting into a jackpot for plaintiffs’ attorneys. Now, with bills like the proposed Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act gaining traction in Congress, gun-grabbers are resurrecting these end-arounds, claiming exceptions for certain cases. But let’s call it what it is—a Trojan horse designed to flood the courts with junk suits, drain resources, and ultimately force manufacturers out of business or into compliance with de facto regulations.

This isn’t hyperbole; history proves it. Pre-PLCAA, cities like New Orleans and Chicago sued gun makers for public nuisance, alleging defective design despite zero evidence of faulty products—just bad actors pulling triggers. The result? A near-collapse of the industry, with production plummeting until Congress intervened. Today’s efforts mirror that playbook, often cloaked in emotional appeals post-tragedy, but the implications for the 2A community are dire. If PLCAA crumbles, expect skyrocketing compliance costs passed onto consumers, fewer innovations in self-defense tech, and a chilling effect on small manufacturers who can’t afford endless litigation. It’s not about accountability—it’s about control. Gun owners, dealers, and makers must rally now: contact your reps, support orgs like the NRA and GOA, and frame this as the existential threat it is. The Second Amendment isn’t just about owning guns; it’s about an ecosystem free from judicial overreach. Lose PLCAA, and we’re one step closer to a neutered right.

The silver lining? These attacks often backfire, galvanizing the pro-2A base like nothing else. With Supreme Court precedents like Bruen affirming our rights, this could be the fight that cements PLCAA’s permanence. Stay vigilant, armed, and informed—the end-arounds won’t stop unless we draw the line.

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