The Livingston City Commission in Montana voted to temporarily suspend production of Daily Wire’s film “Pawn Shop” following a special meeting held on Saturday. The decision came after local residents expressed multiple concerns about the film’s production and its effects on the community.
During the commission meeting, Livingston residents raised questions about the film’s impact on local businesses and specifically cited concerns regarding the city’s food bank. Commission member Cindy Daniels stated that the production company had not considered the needs of local veterans or the food resource center in their planning. Residents also reported feeling unsafe due to the filming activities, and there were complaints about inadequate notification regarding hazardous stunts planned for the production.
The commission passed a motion to immediately suspend the permit for Bonfire Pawn Shop LLC while seeking legal guidance from the city attorney. The commission indicated it would reconvene by 5:00pm on October 5th to determine whether to amend, suspend, or revoke the permit entirely.
The Livingston Food Resource Center released a statement describing operational challenges caused by the production. The organization reported that attendance at its pantry dropped 17% on one day to an eight-week low, noting that the facility typically serves 90 to 100 or more households daily. The food bank indicated it had not been notified in advance about filming plans and expressed concern that people facing food insecurity were experiencing additional barriers to accessing services.
Daily Wire had not provided a response to requests for comment at the time of reporting. The film reportedly includes an opening scene depicting an ICE shooting incident.
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