David Warrington, serving as White House Counsel under President Trump, took the stage at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas to deliver pointed remarks to the Governors Forum—a powerhouse gathering of state leaders shaping the future of American firearm policy. In a video that’s already buzzing across 2A circles, Warrington didn’t mince words, framing the administration’s unyielding commitment to Second Amendment protections amid a landscape littered with activist judges and blue-state overreach. This isn’t just a speech; it’s a signal flare from the Oval Office, broadcast live from the epicenter of the firearms industry, where over 60,000 attendees converge annually to showcase innovations from AR platforms to next-gen suppressors.
What makes Warrington’s appearance a masterstroke is the optics and timing. SHOT Show, the world’s largest firearms trade event, has long been a battleground for policy wins—remember Trump’s own 2018 drop-in that supercharged NFA reform talks? With Trump back in the White House, Warrington’s presence underscores a pro-2A executive branch laser-focused on empowering governors to push back against ATF rulemaking gone rogue, like the pistol brace fiasco or the bump stock ban’s legal zombie walk. His rhetoric likely hammered home reciprocal concealed carry compacts and preemption laws, giving red-state executives the federal green light to fortify defenses against Harris-era holdovers in the judiciary. For the 2A community, this is rocket fuel: it telegraphs streamlined hearing protection acts, suppressor deregulation, and potentially single-action trigger clarity, all while rallying industry heavyweights like SIG Sauer and Remington to align lobbying efforts.
The implications ripple far beyond Vegas. As blue states like California double down on assault weapon bans and mag limits, Warrington’s forum address arms governors with White House-backed strategies to nullify them through commerce clause challenges and state sovereignty plays. Expect a cascade of pro-gun legislation in 2027 sessions, from Texas to Florida, fortifying the constitutional carry wave now spanning 30 states. For gun owners, manufacturers, and range rats alike, this is vindication—proof that after years of defensive crouch, the Second Amendment offense is officially on. Watch the video, share it wide, and gear up; the momentum’s building faster than a polymer ghost gun.
