Videos tagged with Border States

This video critiques an ATF interview where officials displayed apparent ignorance regarding firearms terminology and regulations. A key point of contention is the ATF's suggestion to deny firearm rights to individuals making large cash purchases, which the speaker argues is an attempt to track citizens and bypass constitutional rights. The video emphasizes that cash transactions, while legal, are being targeted by the ATF as a means of surveillance.

This video discusses the California Department of Justice and Brady United deploying undercover agents into border states to monitor Californians purchasing firearms and ammunition. The agents reportedly observe gun shops and shows, check license plates, and relay information to California authorities. The content highlights concerns about the expansion of California's strict firearm and ammunition laws beyond state lines, impacting residents' ability to legally acquire items that are permissible elsewhere.

This news segment discusses the Mexican government's stance on firearms trafficking from the US, highlighting President Calderon's billboard initiative. It criticizes the Obama administration's 'Fast and Furious' operation and introduces Senate Bill 570, which aims to prevent a gun registration scheme requiring federal firearms licensees in border states to report sales of certain semi-automatic rifles. The segment urges viewers to contact their senators to support SB 570.

This video discusses a court hearing challenging an Obama administration regulation requiring FFLs in border states to report sales of two or more semi-automatic rifles over .22 caliber within a five-day period. Second Amendment attorney Steve Hallbrook argues this exceeds ATF's statutory authority under the Firearms Owners Protection Act, which only mandates reporting for multiple pistol or revolver sales. The judge questioned the ATF's authority and brought up the 'Fast and Furious' scandal, suggesting a potential bias or overreach by the agency.

This video discusses proposed ATF regulations requiring additional paperwork for rifle and shotgun sales in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Mac Woods, owner of Shoest Gun and Knife Shop, expresses concern over the regulation's legality and effectiveness, arguing that outlaws operate outside the law and that the focus should be on border security rather than restricting legal gun sales. The discussion also touches on Operation Fast and Furious as a cautionary tale.

This video discusses Senator Joe Lieberman's support for a proposal requiring federally licensed firearms retailers in border states to report the sale of multiple long guns to the ATF. The NRA argues this lacks legal authority and won't address border crime, suggesting focus on prosecuting criminals and drug cartels instead. The discussion also touches on the ATF's alleged mishandling of suspicious sales during Operation Fast and Furious.

This video discusses the White House's delay in implementing an ATF emergency requirement for federally licensed firearms retailers in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas to report multiple long gun sales. It highlights concerns about statutory authority, the ATF's resource limitations in following up on suspicious transactions, and encourages public comment against the proposal. The discussion also touches on a case where the ATF allegedly failed to follow up on a suspicious sale that later involved a firearm used in a crime.

This video discusses reports of BATF agents questioning NRA members in border states about their firearm purchases and serial numbers. It emphasizes that individuals have constitutional protections, including the right to refuse entry without a warrant and the right to remain silent. The NRA-ILA advises consulting an attorney or their office if contacted by BATF.