{"id":2044436,"date":"2023-09-25T20:13:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T00:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-ignites-controversy-by-claiming-hes-buying-a-glock-during-gun-shop-visit\/"},"modified":"2023-09-25T20:14:54","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T00:14:54","slug":"trump-ignites-controversy-by-claiming-hes-buying-a-glock-during-gun-shop-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-ignites-controversy-by-claiming-hes-buying-a-glock-during-gun-shop-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump sparks controversy with claim of purchasing Glock during gun shop visit."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-ignites-controversy-by-claiming-hes-buying-a-glock-during-gun-shop-visit%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2044436&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Trump&#8217;s Gun Shop Visit Sparks Controversy<\/h2>\n<p>A campaign opportunity to showcase\u200d former President Donald Trump\u2019s support\u2062 for the Second Amendment misfired on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Trump made \u2062a surprise visit to \u200bPalmetto State Armory, \u200da gun shop in Summerville, South Carolina, while he was\u200d campaigning in the state, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2023\/09\/25\/trump-says-he-is-buying-glock-handgun-at-south-carolina-event.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>During his visit, he became\u200d fascinated with a special \u201cTrump edition\u201d handgun that features\u2062 his photo on the handle. The gun&#8217;s slide\u2062 is emblazoned with the words &#8220;Trump 45&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Curiously, Trump asked, &#8220;They sell well?&#8221; to which he\u2064 was \u200btold they \u200bdid. He confidently replied,\u200c &#8220;They like me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Expressing his\u2063 interest, Trump declared, &#8220;I&#8217;m gonna buy one&#8221; and\u2064 later\u200b added, &#8220;I \u200cwant to buy one.&#8221; He also praised the\u2064 Glock handgun, saying, &#8220;Isn&#8217;t Glock a great \u2062gun?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Everything seemed fine until Trump&#8217;s representative, Steven Cheung, posted\u200b a video of Trump at\u200c the shop, a post he later <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheStevenCheung\/status\/1706365278500663300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deleted<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>According to the\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/09\/25\/trump-fawns-over-pistol-with-his-face-on-it-during-south-carolina-swing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>,\u2064 Cheung wrote, &#8220;President Trump purchases\u2064 a @GLOCKInc in South Carolina!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However,\u200c there was a problem. Federal law \u2062prohibits the sale of guns \u2062to \u2062individuals under felony indictment and those who are \u2064not eligible to receive a gun that\u200c has been transported across state or international borders, as \u200dreported\u2064 by \u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/wireStory\/trump-campaigns-south-carolina-after-weekend-spent-issuing-103475243\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ABC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, Trump&#8217;s critics, including his \u2062niece \u200cMary L. Trump, seized on this\u2062 potential legal issue. Mary tweeted, &#8220;The Trump supporter who posted the viral video of Donald insisting he wanted to buy a \u2064Glock \u2013 which legally could \u2063have gotten Donald in a lot \u200bof legal trouble \u2013 DELETED\u2064 it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>There is some ambiguity in this situation due to a recent \u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-supreme-court-says-several-gun-cases-deserve-new-look\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Supreme Court decision<\/a> that has \u200cled to ongoing \u2063debates about gun \u2062regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Later, Cheung clarified that Trump did not \u2064purchase a firearm at the armory in Summerville, South Carolina, on\u2062 Monday, as reported\u200c by CNN.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the controversy, Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hardball-marjorie-taylor-greene-threatens-government-shutdown-unless<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nikki-haley-floats-having-mental-competency-tests-for-the-entire-congress\/\" title=\"Nikki Haley suggests mental tests for entire Congress.\">-biden-impeachment-inquiry-vote-<\/a>happens\/&#8221; title=&#8221;Marjorie Taylor Greene demands Biden impeachment vote or threatens government shutdown.&#8221;>\/hardball-marjorie-taylor-greene-threatens-government-shutdown-<\/a>unless-biden-impeachment-inquiry-vote-happens\/&#8221; target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; rel=&#8221;noopener&#8221;>Marjorie\u200d Taylor Greene<\/a> of Georgia posted a similar\u2063 sentiment, expressing her support for Trump&#8217;s visit \u2064to the gun shop.<\/p>\n<p>She tweeted, &#8220;President Trump\u2063 doing a little shopping in South Carolina! He will protect our great Second Amendment!!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It remains to\u200c be seen\u200c how this incident will unfold, but it has certainly ignited a heated debate.<\/p>\n<h3>A Note from\u200c Our \u2064Founder:<\/h3>\n<p>Every morning, we at The \u2062Western Journal wake up and pursue our mission of giving you the important information\u200d you need about what\u2019s happening in America.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>We can\u2019t do that without \u200dyour help.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>America has been on the receiving end\u200c of false narratives. \u2062The purpose of these false narratives is to make you feel powerless. 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Our faithful donors and subscribers have kept us going.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never chosen \u200bto donate, let me be honest: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>We need your help today<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please don\u2019t wait one minute. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>Donate right now<\/b><\/a>  \u2013 our situation in America is\u200c dire. Our country \u200dhangs by a\u2064 thread, and\u2062 The Western \u200bJournal stands for truth in this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p><b>Please stand with us by donating today.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Floyd G. Brown<br \/>\nFounder of The Western Journal<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-ignites-controversy-claiming-buying-glock-gun-shop-visit\/\">Trump Ignites Controversy by Claiming He&#8217;s \u2062Buying a Glock During Gun Shop Visit<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the potential legal implications for selling a firearm to someone who is ineligible to receive it?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The truth. We are \u200ccommitted to providing our readers with accurate and \u200cunbiased \u2064news. In this case, the controversy surrounding Trump&#8217;s visit \u2063to \u200dthe gun shop raises important questions about gun regulations\u2063 and the potential legal implications for the former\u200d president.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s\u2062 visit to Palmetto\u2062 State Armory in Summerville, South Carolina, was intended to showcase \u2063his support for the Second Amendment. However, it quickly turned \u2064into a controversy when Trump expressed interest in purchasing a &#8220;Trump edition&#8221; handgun with his photo on the handle and the words &#8220;Trump 45&#8221; on the\u2064 slide.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy began \u200bwhen Trump&#8217;s representative, Steven Cheung, posted a\u2064 video of Trump at the shop,\u2062 stating that \u200bTrump had purchased\u2062 a Glock handgun. This \u2062raised eyebrows because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-naval-officers-retirement-leaves-all-three-branches-without-senate-confirmed-heads\/\" title=\"Retirement of top naval officer leaves branches headless.\">federal law \u2062prohibits<\/a> the sale of guns to individuals who are under felony indictment or not eligible to receive a gun that has been transported across \u200bstate or international borders.<\/p>\n<p>This potential legal issue was seized upon by Trump&#8217;s critics, including his niece Mary L. Trump. She pointed\u2063 out \u2063that selling a firearm to someone who is ineligible to receive it could have gotten Trump into legal trouble. Cheung later deleted the post, further fueling the controversy.<\/p>\n<p>The situation is further complicated by a recent U.S. Supreme Court\u200d decision that has led to ongoing debates about gun regulations. The ambiguity surrounding the legality\u2064 of selling firearms adds another layer of complexity to this incident.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Cheung clarified that Trump did not purchase a\u2063 firearm at\u2062 the gun shop in Summerville. This raises the question of \u200cwhy \u200cthe initial post claimed otherwise, and whether \u2063it was a misunderstanding or \u200can intentional attempt to create a narrative.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the controversy, Rep. Marjorie\u2064 Taylor Greene of Georgia voiced\u2064 her \u2062support for Trump&#8217;s visit to the gun shop. She \u2062highlighted Trump&#8217;s commitment \u2063to protecting the Second Amendment.<\/p>\n<p>As this incident\u200d unfolds, it is clear\u2063 that it has \u200cignited a heated \u200bdebate about gun regulations and the potential legal implications for individuals seeking to purchase firearms. It remains to be seen how this controversy will play out and what consequences, if any, it will \u2062have for Trump and his supporters.<\/p>\n<p>At The Western Journal, we believe in pursuing\u200c the truth and providing our readers with accurate and unbiased news. We will \u2062continue to follow this story closely and provide updates \u200cas more information becomes \u2062available.<\/p>\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; CNBC: \u2062https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2023\/09\/25\/trump-says-he-is-buying-glock-handgun-at-south-carolina-event.html<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; New York \u2064Post: https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/09\/25\/trump-fawns-over-pistol-with-his-face-on-it-during-south-carolina-swing\/<\/p>\n<p>-\u2064 ABC: https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/wireStory\/trump-campaigns-south-carolina-after-weekend-spent-issuing-103475243<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; U.S. Supreme Court decision: https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-supreme-court-says-several-gun-cases-deserve-new-look\/<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; CNN: https:\/\/www.cnn.com<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-ignites-controversy-by-claiming-hes-buying-a-glock-during-gun-shop-visit\/\" title=\"Trump sparks controversy with claim of purchasing Glock during gun shop visit.\">\/2023\/09\/27\/politics\/donald-trump-gun-purchase\/index<\/a>.html<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: \u200dhttps:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/hardball-marjorie-taylor-greene-threatens-government-shutdown-unless-biden-impeachment-inquiry-vote-happens\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President Donald Trump&#8217;s attempt to highlight his support for the Second Amendment backfired when he visited a gun shop in Summerville, South Carolina. 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