Protecting Freedom and Firearms: The Battle Against Anti-Gun Legislation

Across the nation, law-abiding gun owners and Second Amendment defenders are keeping a close eye on Washington D.C., where elected officials continue to push legislation that undermines both our constitutional rights and the businesses that support those rights. One such troubling effort comes from Illinois Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin, who recently introduced a bill aimed squarely at the heart of the firearms industry — a move that every gun owner should see as a massive red flag.

What’s At Stake for Law-Abiding Gun Owners?

The proposed legislation seeks to repeal protections for gun manufacturers and sellers provided under the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), enacted by Congress in 2005. This safeguard was created precisely to prevent frivolous lawsuits from bankrupting gun companies solely because criminals misuse legally made and legally sold firearms. Without it, the firearms industry becomes an easy target for activists and politicians with anti-gun agendas.

Let’s make one thing abundantly clear: gun manufacturers are not responsible for the crimes committed by individuals who knowingly break the law. So why the push to wipe out these protections? It’s nothing more than a thinly veiled attempt to weaken the gun industry through overwhelming litigation — a back-door gun ban by another name.

How This Impacts Ordinary Americans

At Fortress Firearms Training in Fountain Inn, SC, we train responsible citizens to handle firearms safely, ethically, and effectively. Legislation like this proposed repeal directly threatens the core of what we do, because:

• It raises costs on manufacturers and retailers, leading to higher prices for consumers.
• It discourages innovation in firearm safety features and technology due to legal uncertainty.
• It sends the wrong message — that those who obey the law should be punished for the acts of criminals who don’t.

Those who support this bill claim they’re standing up to “special interests,” but in reality, they’re targeting Americans who believe in the right to self-defense, personal responsibility, and freedom. Here at Fortress Firearms Training, we’re constantly reminded that rights are only secure so long as we defend them — and this is a fight worth having.

The Double Standard is Real

Let’s look at the bigger picture. If a car manufacturer isn’t sued every time a reckless driver causes a fatal crash, or a knife manufacturer isn’t held liable for kitchen accidents, why should the firearms industry be treated differently? The push to repeal the PLCAA is not about accountability; it’s about control.

By singling out firearms manufacturers for acts they did not commit, politicians like Duckworth and Durbin are vilifying an industry that supports our military, law enforcement, hunters, sport shooters, and everyday citizens who choose to defend their homes and families. Rather than focusing on criminal behavior, they’re targeting responsible companies that operate within the boundaries of the law.

Why Fortress Firearms Training Stands in Opposition

At Fortress Firearms Training, we believe in empowering Americans through education and hands-on training. Our mission is built on the belief that freedom is preserved not only by bravery but by responsibility. This proposed legislation puts that very responsibility at risk by:

• Turning the legal system into a tool of punishment for lawful businesses
• Deterring access to vital equipment and tools needed for self-defense
• Creating a climate of fear among manufacturers and retailers who could be sued simply for existing

This isn’t about justice. It’s about leveraging the courts to achieve what activists couldn’t accomplish through the legislature – disarming America, one lawsuit at a time.

The Second Amendment Needs Defenders — Not Politicians Who Chip Away at It

Make no mistake — every gun law that doesn’t target criminals is just another step toward disarming free citizens. When you hear about efforts like this to eliminate legal protections for the firearms industry, it’s time to raise your voice, write your representatives, and get involved in grassroots advocacy — because silence is compliance.

This discussion shouldn’t be confined to the halls of Congress. It needs to be happening in training facilities like ours, at gun shows, in firearm communities across the country, and in every home that values independence and personal liberty.

What You Can Do Right Now

• Support responsible firearms education through local institutions like Fortress Firearms Training.
• Write to your elected officials to express your opposition to this dangerous bill.
• Share this information with fellow gun owners and Second Amendment supporters.

If the industry is wiped out through endless litigation, we all lose. Our choices dwindle. Our prices rise. And our safety is compromised — not because lawmakers want to stop violence, but because they want to control a market they don’t understand or respect.

The firearms industry isn’t a threat — it’s a vital pillar in the structure of liberty. Repealing its legal protections doesn’t protect communities; it weakens them.

The Second Amendment doesn’t guarantee the right to bear arms “as long as some bureaucrat says so.” It says “shall not be infringed.” Efforts like this bill are just the latest infringing attempts in a long history of overreach. We must stop it before it’s too late.

Train With Purpose, Defend With Confidence

At Fortress Firearms Training, we don’t just teach marksmanship — we teach the mindset that keeps freedom alive. Whether you’re new to firearms or a seasoned gun owner, there’s no better time to invest in your training, educate others, and stand up for your inalienable rights.

Visit our main page at fftcwp.org to learn more about our courses, philosophy, and mission. Together, we can fight back against this tide of anti-gun sentiment — one responsible citizen at a time.

The battle over this legislation is more than a policy debate — it’s a cultural war over the soul of our American liberty.