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Is the White House Colluding with Everytown and Chicago Against Glock? House Oversight Chairman Comer Investigates

80 Percent Arms   |   Jul 25th 2024

The Biden administration's covert dealings with anti-gun groups are under intense scrutiny as U.S. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) demands transparency. Comer's unflinching stance pits him against the White House as he seeks to uncover potential collusion targeting Glock Inc. with a frivolous lawsuit.

Last week, Chairman Comer issued a firm letter to Stefanie Feldman, director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, calling for an end to political maneuvering and demanding clear answers regarding the alleged "potential collaboration" between Biden administration officials and Everytown for Gun Safety.

Unmasking Political Maneuvering

Comer's investigation centers on allegations that the Biden administration, in alliance with gun control advocates and the city of Chicago, is attempting to hold Glock Inc. accountable for criminals' illegal modifications of firearms. Specifically, the lawsuit asserts Glock should be responsible when criminals unlawfully attach illegal "switches" to handguns. The Oversight Committee discovered that White House officials had clandestine meetings with Glock, pressuring them to alter their designs.

Chairman Comer decries what he perceives as a coordinated assault on Second Amendment rights. On the very day the lawsuit was filed, Everytown for Gun Safety president John Feinblatt tweeted, "Federal officials recently contacted Glock to discuss implementing new ways to modify Glock pistols to make it harder for Glock switches to be installed. Rather than help, Glock falsely insisted there is nothing they can do." This statement strongly suggests that Everytown had insider knowledge of White House meetings, further fueled by the presence of former Everytown lobbyist Rob Wilcox in the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.

The Legal Battle Heats Up

Letters seeking further details were sent to ATF Director Steven Dettelbach and Feldman. Instead of providing answers, White House Deputy Counsel Rachel Cotton responded by accusing Comer of being a puppet for the gun lobby, rather than addressing the serious concerns raised. Cotton's remarks were a diversionary tactic, highlighting the Biden administration's broader gun control agenda and evading the core issue: potential abuse of power and misuse of the courts to pressure firearm manufacturers.

Cotton's misleading rhetoric targets not only the House Oversight Committee but also Glock. She blames the company for the proliferation of illegal "autosears," which are not produced by Glock but are illegally imported from China or illicitly manufactured.

Dodging Accountability

All signs point to the White House collaborating with the city of Chicago and Everytown for Gun Safety in a lawfare campaign against Glock Inc. Instead of addressing criminal misuse of illegal devices, the administration appears intent on scapegoating the firearm manufacturer. Chairman Comer's persistence in uncovering the truth has led to the extension of the compliance deadline to August 2, with the threat of subpoenas if the White House continues to stonewall.

In a move that reeks of legal maneuvering, the city of Chicago dismissed its federal lawsuit against Glock only to refile it in state court, adding Glock GmbH and two in-state retailers as defendants. This strategic venue shopping aims to find a more sympathetic court but won't deter Chairman Comer's quest for transparency.

Upholding Oversight and Accountability

Chairman Comer reminded Deputy Counsel Cotton of the House Oversight Committee's broad authority, emphasizing that it can investigate any matter at any time. The committee is steadfast in monitoring the stonewalling by White House officials over these collusion allegations, which threaten to drag firearm manufacturers into unwarranted legal battles.

NSSF is vigilantly observing these developments, standing firm against the Biden administration's attempts to undermine the Second Amendment through underhanded tactics and backdoor deals. The fight for gun rights and manufacturer integrity continues as Chairman Comer holds the line against executive overreach and special-interest lawfare.

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