Videos tagged with Article 5

This video analyzes the low probability of Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed 28th Amendment to the US Constitution being ratified. The amendment aims to implement federal gun safety measures such as raising the minimum purchase age to 21, mandating universal background checks, instituting waiting periods, and banning civilian ownership of 'assault weapons.' The speaker details the rigorous amendment process outlined in Article 5 of the Constitution, highlighting the need for supermajorities in Congress and state legislatures, or a constitutional convention, making ratification highly unlikely.

This video discusses California Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal for a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which he aims to achieve through Article 5 and a constitutional convention. The proposed amendment would significantly alter Second Amendment rights by enshrining measures such as raising the minimum firearm purchase age to 21, mandating universal background checks, instituting waiting periods, and banning civilian ownership of 'assault rifles.' The speaker expresses concern that this initiative seeks to impose California-style gun control nationwide and fundamentally change constitutional rights.

This video from Washington Gun Law TV, hosted by William Kirk, analyzes the unconstitutionality of proposed executive actions in Colorado to ban and buy back firearms. Kirk details how such demands violate the Colorado State Constitution, specifically citing Article 2, Sections 3 (Inalienable Rights), 13 (Right to Keep and Bear Arms), and 25 (Due Process), as well as limitations on the Governor's executive authority and the legislative process outlined in Articles 4 and 5.

This video discusses the Convention of States, a mechanism outlined in Article 5 of the US Constitution, allowing states to propose amendments. The speaker, from Guns & Gadgets, explores the historical context, the process involving two-thirds of state legislatures to call a convention and three-fourths to ratify amendments, and the current progress with 17 states having passed applications. Concerns about a 'runaway convention' and potential risks to the Second Amendment are also addressed, highlighting the speaker's mixed feelings and call for community input.