Florida gun parts dealer Lawrence DeStefano is staring down New York prosecutors with the kind of steely resolve that makes the Second Amendment sing. The Empire State’s Attorney General is demanding customer data from DeStefano’s business—names, addresses, purchase histories—for parts like braces, grips, and other accessories that aren’t even firearms. DeStefano isn’t budging, arguing it’s a blatant overreach of jurisdiction, a fishing expedition across state lines to harass law-abiding gun owners. This isn’t just a legal spat; it’s a frontline battle in the war on ghost guns and assault weapon accessories, where New York treats Florida merchants like extensions of its nanny-state empire.

Zoom out, and this defiance reeks of federalism’s finest hour. New York’s AG Letitia James has been on a crusade, suing manufacturers and dealers nationwide to enforce her state’s draconian laws, but DeStefano’s pushback echoes the spirit of McDonald v. Chicago and Bruen—states can’t trample rights beyond their borders. Cleverly, he’s leveraging Florida’s pro-2A sanctuary status, where Governor DeSantis has armed the state with laws shielding businesses from out-of-state gun grabs. The implications? A win here could kneecap similar demands on Etsy sellers, online parts hubs, and even 80% lower makers, preserving the DIY ethos of the Second Amendment. Lose, and it’s open season for blue-state DAs to subpoena your local gun shop’s records from sea to shining sea.

For the 2A community, this is rally-around-the-flag time: support DeStefano’s legal fund, amplify his story, and remember—every part they target today is a step toward banning the whole gun tomorrow. It’s not hyperbole; it’s history repeating, from the Hughes Amendment to bump stock bans. DeStefano’s standing firm isn’t just business; it’s a beacon for every American who believes the right to keep and bear arms doesn’t stop at state lines. Stay defiant, patriots—this one’s for the Republic.