Hasn’t Smith and Wesson been a long time supporter of gun control?
They signed on to some of Billy Bob Clintoon's agenda to avoid being targeted in things like the Assault Weapons bill. as did Bill Ruger with his refusal to produce 30 rd Mini 14 mags.
Didn't work out the way either hoped.
S&W has new owners and is a solid 2nd Amend supporter as is Ruger.
They both produce excellent American made firearms.