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FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing: Practices and Profits of Gun Manufacturers

Original title: EXAMINING THE PRACTICES AND PROFITS OF GUN MANUFACTURERS

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of congressional inquiry into the business operations and revenue models of the firearms industry, which informs potential future legislative or regulatory oversight.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Gun Manufacturers

The business practices and financial records of these companies were the subject of congressional inquiry.

Committee on Oversight and Reform

The committee members conducted the hearing to gather information for potential oversight.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing on July 27, 2022, to examine the business practices and financial performance of major gun manufacturers. The session included testimony from industry executives and advocacy group representatives.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on July 27, 2022, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
  • The hearing was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing members to participate in person or via Zoom.
  • Witnesses included executives from Daniel Defense, LLC and Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
  • Witnesses included representatives from Giffords Law Center, Brady: United Against Gun Violence, and Gun Owners of America.
  • The committee entered several documents into the record, including articles on gun litigation, renewable energy, and pharmaceutical revenue.
  • The hearing was held under the authority of the 117th Congress, Second Session.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was convened by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform to examine the practices and profits of gun manufacturers.
Who testified at the hearing?
Witnesses included CEOs from Daniel Defense and Sturm, Ruger & Company, as well as representatives from Giffords Law Center, Brady: United Against Gun Violence, and Gun Owners of America.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal record of congressional inquiry into the business operations and revenue models of the firearms industry, which informs potential future legislative or regulatory oversight.

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Discoveries

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Diverse Document Submission

The committee record includes submissions on unrelated topics like renewable energy and pharmaceutical revenue, likely used for comparative analysis by committee members.

Connected Entities

personCarolyn B. MaloneyChairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and ReformMap →
personKelly SampsonSenior Counsel, Brady: United Against Gun Violence; witnessMap →
personRyan BusseSenior Advisor, Giffords Law Center; witnessMap →
organizationCommittee on Oversight and ReformHouse committee conducting the hearingMap →
personAntonia OkaforNational Director of Women's Outreach, Gun Owners of America; witnessMap →
personChristopher KilloyCEO of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.; witnessMap →
personMarty DanielCEO of Daniel Defense, LLC; witnessMap →

Sources

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  • Controversy80
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  • Entertainment40
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