Mark McCloskey Regains Ownership of Controversial AR-15 After Lengthy Legal Fight

Mark McCloskey successfully retrieved his AR-15 rifle from authorities after a lengthy legal process. The firearm, which he displayed during a protest outside his residence on June 28, 2020, was initially confiscated following an investigation into the couple's use of firearms for property defense. McCloskey, along with his wife Patricia, had confronted protesters marching near their home, with Mark brandishing the AR-15 and Patricia holding a pistol. After nearly three years of legal battles, including multiple lawsuits and court appeals, McCloskey announced on social media that he had regained possession of his rifle, expressing pride in defending their rights and resilience against criticism. He stated, “It took 3 lawsuits, 2 Court of Appeals trips, and 1,847 days, but I got my AR-15 back! We stood our ground amid persecution, media smear campaigns, and threats, and we never backed down.” McCloskey also mentioned that his wife Patricia is expected to recover her pistol later this week. His case has attracted attention within Second Amendment advocacy circles, emphasizing the importance of firearm rights and self-defense. AWR Hawkins, a prominent Second Amendment columnist and...