PSQ Holdings, Inc., operating as PublicSquare, announced a new partnership between its PSQ Payments division and Atrius Development Group, a manufacturer of firearm components, to restore payment processing services for Atrius after its previous vendor terminated the relationship.
Atrius Development Group, known for products such as its flagship Forced Reset Selector for the AR-15 platform, faced an unexpected disruption when its former payment processor discontinued services. The termination was attributed to ideological objections rather than compliance or operational issues, preventing Atrius and its customers from completing legitimate transactions for legal products.
PSQ Payments collaborated with the Atrius team to swiftly onboard their business, re-establish checkout functionality, and ensure uninterrupted access to their products. Atrius resumed full online checkout capabilities within days of the transition.
Michael Seifert, Chairman and CEO of PublicSquare, stated that the partnership with Atrius exemplifies PSQ Payments’ focus beyond mere transaction processing, aiming to support American businesses that face what he described as unfair targeting. He emphasized PublicSquare’s commitment to ensuring that companies like Atrius, which manufactures components for firearm owners, receive the necessary service. Seifert added that PSQ Payments continues to broaden its reach across industries impacted by financial censorship, offering competitive rates, US-based support, and services aligned with its mission.
Ryan Spadafore, Founder and CEO of Atrius, commented on the support received, noting that PSQ Payments intervened not solely as a financial partner but also as a supporter of Atrius’s mission. He highlighted that as an American-made company founded by veterans and other Americans, Atrius’s core is rooted in advancing the Second Amendment rights. Spadafore credited PSQ Payments’ support with providing the necessary space to regroup and continue their operations. The partnership underscores a shared commitment between both entities to defend free enterprise, support pro-liberty businesses, and provide alternatives to financial institutions that they perceive as prioritizing political stances over business principles.
