(StraightShooterNews.com) – Sparking outrage among Second Amendment supporters, Facebook decided to suspend the account of iconic American gunmaker Smith & Wesson.
The social media giant indefinitely suspended the 172-year-old firearms manufacturer’s account, which had been active for 15 years.
The company’s posts were flagged for promoting weapon sales, allegedly violating Facebook’s commerce policy.
Smith & Wesson, a cornerstone of American firearm manufacturing since 1852, did not take this assault on their constitutional rights lying down.
The company called out Facebook’s ever-changing and restrictive community guidelines on firearms.
It also highlighted the constant attacks on free speech and the right to bear arms, the foundations of American liberty that are increasingly under siege in today’s woke climate.
Despite our extensive efforts and resources spent on trying to adhere to Facebook’s ever-changing community guidelines on firearms, our account was suspended indefinitely on Friday, November 22nd, 15 years after its original creation.
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— Smith & Wesson Inc. (@Smith_WessonInc) November 27, 2024
In a surprising turn of events, Smith & Wesson found an unexpected champion in Elon Musk and his social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
“In an era where free speech and the right to bear arms are under constant attack, we want to thank Elon Musk and X for supporting free speech and our constitutional rights guaranteed by the 1st and 2nd Amendments,” Smith & Wesson stated.
Musk responded swiftly and decisively. He affirmed his support for the Constitution and took concrete action by restoring the gun emoji on X.
This move sent a clear message that his platform would not cave to the anti-gun frenzy that has gripped other social media companies.
The National Association for Gun Rights joined the chorus of support for Musk, thanking him for providing a platform that respects Second Amendment rights.
As the controversy unfolded, Facebook’s parent company, Meta, scrambled to do damage control.
It claimed that the suspension of Smith & Wesson’s account was an “error” and quickly restored access.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing battle for free speech and Second Amendment rights in the digital age.
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