First time on Fox – In a letter sent to the White House on Wednesday, it was revealed that every Republican attorney general in the country condemned the Democratic attorney general for trying to shut down a ammunition factory in Missouri.
In a letter obtained exclusively by Fox News Digital, all 28 Republican attorneys general are calling on President Biden and White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention Director Stephanie Feldman to respond to their Democratic colleagues’ request for the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. asked them to ignore the request to suspend commercial sales. Japan’s largest ammunition manufacturer.
Democrats previously called on the administration to investigate the factory’s contracts and manufacturing practices following a New York Times report that “military-style ammunition” was sold commercially and linked to mass shootings. was.
But Republicans claim the Democrats’ letter contained “numerous errors.” “Perhaps these states should focus more on prosecuting crimes to stop mass shootings, rather than trying to prevent lawful Americans from using guns and ammunition. “The tactic is a blatant attempt to punish Americans for exercising their Second Amendment rights,” they wrote.
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In a list of “errors,” Republican lawmakers point to their Democratic colleagues claiming that munitions manufactured for “military use” do not belong in local communities.
“First, the ammunition manufactured in Lake City and sold to the commercial market is not the primary rifle cartridge used by the U.S. military. The primary cartridge is Army proprietary and cannot be sold commercially.” AG et al. point out.
“Second, the U.S. military purchases and uses certain types of ammunition, but it is not conclusive whether this constitutes ‘military grade ammunition’ that should be prohibited from public use,” they wrote. writing.
“If the U.S. military using the ammunition prevents civilians from using that ammunition, other widely available ammunition, including 9mm and 12-gauge shotshells, would also be prohibited from public use,” they wrote. and added that Supreme Court precedent does not support such a blatantly artificial distinction. ”
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According to the state’s top prosecutor, Lake City only sells ammunition to commercial customers that is legally manufactured and meets all Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) requirements. (Reuters)
According to the state’s top prosecutor, Lake City only sells ammunition to commercial customers that is legally manufactured and meets all Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) requirements.
The AGs argued that the Democratic effort would undermine national security. “Gun control advocates are firing blanks when they claim that taxpayers are subsidizing mass shooters. They’re paradoxical about causation. Law-abiding shooters. “Gun owners who purchase Hand and Lake City ammunition are subsidizing national defense and military readiness,” they argue.
They noted that the Pentagon “sought to avoid a situation in which real-world conflicts have caused military demand to skyrocket and ammunition is not readily available,” and that acquiring ammunition requires facilities, production equipment, and skilled labor. , adding that supply chains are needed. It continues to operate continuously.
“Machines and production can’t be turned on like flipping a switch. We need the highly skilled workers needed to operate the production lines that produce the highest quality munitions for America’s warfighters. It takes time to hire and train. Commercial manufacturing has made Lake City and its locations possible.” Suppliers maintain a stable workforce, maximize equipment uptime, and maintain stable We need to secure a supply base and provide the U.S. military with a level of readiness not available any other way.”
The attorney general also said the city of Lake City cannot shut down commercial uses without causing “detrimental harm” to the community and economy. If this stops, it is estimated that between 500 and 700 jobs would be lost, representing 30% to 45% of the skilled workers currently employed in Lake City, and “countless more” jobs across the supply chain. AG claims.
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“Do not be fooled. The anti-gun radicals leading this effort are not honest brokers interested in public safety,” They AG told President Biden. “Gun control advocates want to criminalize the manufacture of ammunition, even though many oppose prosecuting criminals who fire weapons.”
“Don’t be fooled: the anti-gun radicals leading this effort are not honest brokers with an interest in public safety,” they said. “Gun control advocates want to criminalize the manufacture of ammunition, even though many oppose prosecuting criminals who fire weapons.”
“Perpetrators of gun violence should be punished, not manufacturers of firearms and ammunition,” they said.
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen said in a statement to FOX News Digital that the investigation by the New York Times is “highly questionable” and that the New York Times’ recent efforts to shut down the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant It said it was based on a highly questionable “investigation” by The New York Times. York Times. ”
“If the Biden administration and anti-gun activists are serious about saving lives, they will start by enforcing laws to combat violent criminals,” Iowa Attorney General Brenna Byrd charged.
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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey echoed those sentiments, adding, “Lake City Ammunition has done nothing wrong.”
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said, “Instead of targeting law-abiding patriots, we should be focusing on the free flow of illegal weapons flowing across our border,” adding to the border crisis. “That’s why law-abiding citizens need freedom,” he added. To protect ourselves. ”
