Angelo Cantiero owns American Arsenal in Las Vegas.
Over ten years ago, he turned his passion for firearms into a business: he founded American Arsenal.
He saw a problem; many gun stores didn’t treat customers well, and buying online often felt impersonal or frustrating.
Because of that, Angelo built his business around giving people personal service.
Local Support Keeps NVFAC PAC Strong
The Nevada Firearms Coalition (NVFAC) is a group that supports Second Amendment rights in our state.
Their PAC (political action committee) works to elect candidates, influence legislation, and protect laws that gun owners rely on.
Angelo is listed among the Friends of NVFAC PAC, a list of individuals and businesses who support the NVFAC’s mission.
NVFAC says its PAC has been active in elections since 2013, working to push back against policies that might limit rights, and making sure pro-gun candidates are supported.
Nevada’s Unique Gun Culture
Nevada is a state with many law-abiding gun owners.
From hunters to competitive shooters, many of us depend on fair and clear laws.
When a business like Angelo’s supports NVFAC PAC, that’s helping the whole pro-gun community.
Here are some of the things NVFAC PAC does:
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Sends alerts to gun-owners when legislation is proposed.
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Works with elections: doing candidate surveys, rating candidates, and helping pro-gun voters know who to support.
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Monitors proposed laws or rules that might restrict gun rights.
– For example, the PAC recently opposed a proposed regulation (R068-24) that would make voluntary mental health commitments part of eligibility criteria for a concealed firearm permit. NVFAC PAC argued that this goes beyond current law.
Because of support from people like Angelo, NVFAC PAC has more power to push back on laws or rules that could limit rights.
It’s not just about making speeches – raising money, influencing votes, and organizing grassroots feedback all count.
Opponents Try to Sell New Rules as “Safety”
Critics of this approach argue that some of the laws NVFAC fights against are needed for public safety.
Some believe that expanding background checks or making mental health factors part of permit rules can reduce gun violence.
They say it’s better to add safety measures even if they make things a bit harder for gun owners.
Defenders like Angelo and NVFAC respond that many of these proposals punish lawful citizens rather than dealing with criminals.
They argue that laws should target people who break the law, not those who follow it.
What We Can All Do to Protect Freedom
Angelo Cantiero’s story shows how community action, local businesses, and citizen involvement can protect freedom in a concrete way.
Every time someone supports a group like NVFAC, votes informed about gun issues, or even shops at a store run by someone like Angelo, it all adds up.
In Nevada, the fight for gun rights depends not only on what happens in Carson City or Washington, but what happens in small shops, among neighbors, and through everyday choices.
Angelo Cantiero and American Arsenal are part of that ground-level effort, and they remind us that standing for liberty is something anyone can do.
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