— AF Post (@AFpost) November 27, 2024
Smith & Wesson, a cornerstone of American firearms manufacturing, was indefinitely suspended from Facebook on November 22, 2024, for allegedly violating the platform’s community guidelines on firearms content. Despite the company’s efforts to adhere to Facebook’s fluctuating policies, its account, boasting over 1.6 million followers, was banned for promoting or selling firearms, ammunition, and explosives—content explicitly prohibited under Facebook’s rules.
Smith & Wesson responded by praising Elon Musk’s platform, X (formerly Twitter), for supporting free speech and defending constitutional rights, including the 1st and 2nd Amendments. The company has called for its followers to seek alternative platforms that share these values, as it works to reinstate its account.
This move is part of a larger pattern where firearms manufacturers and supporters feel increasingly censored by social media giants. Daisy, makers of the iconic Red Ryder BB gun, have shown solidarity with Smith & Wesson, echoing concerns about biased enforcement of social media policies. As debates about free speech and the role of major platforms in restricting content heat up, Smith & Wesson’s suspension raises serious questions about the future of constitutional rights in the digital age.
https://headtopics.com/us/smith-wesson-praises-elon-musk-s-free-speech-platform-x-62600508
https://totalnews.com/facebook-suspends-smith-wesson-account/
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4281265/posts
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