Videos tagged with Brady Bill

This video provides an expert analysis of California's proposed SB 948, the Permit to Purchase Bill, from Copper Jacket TV. The bill mandates significant firearm safety training and registration requirements, which critics argue create substantial financial and time barriers, potentially infringing on Second Amendment rights. The analysis details the bill's provisions, opposition arguments from gun rights organizations, and its legislative progression.

Gun Owners of America (GOA) announces a significant victory: the end of the VA policy that added veterans to the NICS prohibited persons list due to having a benefits fiduciary. This policy, which lasted for decades, is now defunct following legislative action and VA announcements. The victory restores Second Amendment rights to potentially hundreds of thousands of veterans.

This video critically analyzes the Trump administration's stance on gun rights, suggesting potential dangers despite his political base. It highlights historical context of gun control legislation and discusses how Trump's influence might lead his supporters to accept infringements they would reject from Democrats. The speaker, identified as an established firearms commentator, uses historical examples and specific cases to support their analysis.

This entry details the RG-14S revolver, infamous for its use in the 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan. It covers the firearm's technical specifications, its poor build quality, and the historical impact of the event, including the subsequent Brady Bill. The analysis includes a live-fire test and a recreation of the ricochet shot that struck President Reagan.

Nevada's background check system has been frozen for over two weeks due to a ransomware cyber attack, preventing gun sales for individuals without concealed carry permits. This highlights the vulnerability of centralized systems in gatekeeping constitutional rights. The state is investigating the attack, which also affected other government services, but has been slow to provide details on stolen data.

This video discusses the legal precedent and current trends regarding state cooperation with federal agencies like ICE and the ATF. It highlights that while states are not required to assist in federal immigration enforcement, they also cannot obstruct it. Conversely, states can enact laws to limit cooperation with federal agencies, such as the ATF, in enforcing federal gun laws, drawing parallels to the Supreme Court's ruling in Prince v. United States regarding the Brady Bill.

The Senate has passed a bill that effectively eliminates the NFA tax stamp on suppressors and short-barreled rifles, reducing it to $0. This bill, HR1, now moves to the House of Representatives, where its passage is uncertain due to potential disagreements and opposition from certain factions. Gun rights organizations like GOA, NRA, and FPC have reacted to the Senate's decision, with varying degrees of satisfaction and calls for further action in the House.

This video discusses the potential implications of Pam Bondi's role as Attorney General concerning Second Amendment rights, particularly in light of an upcoming executive order. It highlights concerns about the government's use of existing legislation to infringe on rights and the need for Congress to act. The discussion touches on the creation of a gun violence restraining order system and a centralized reporting mechanism for threats.

This video discusses the Veterans Affairs' (VA) practice of revoking gun rights from veterans due to financial mismanagement, often without adequate due process. It highlights concerns raised in Congress about 275,000 veterans being placed on the NICS list, the lack of clear appeal processes before rights are revoked, and the implications for constitutional rights. The discussion also touches upon legislative efforts like the "Veterans' Second Amendment Protection Act" aimed at rectifying these issues.

This video by Brandon Herrera, an expert with experience testifying in Congress, argues against the immediate abolition of the ATF. Instead, he proposes a strategic approach: appointing a pro-gun ATF Director who can dismantle regulations from within and work with gun rights organizations to leverage favorable court rulings, especially given the current Supreme Court's conservative majority. The goal is to de-facto legalize many items and establish strong legal precedents for gun rights.

A bill has been submitted to the 119th Congress (HR19) aiming to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). While this move is supported by some, the video argues that simply abolishing the ATF without addressing underlying legislation like the Gun Control Act, NFA, Brady Bill, and Bipartisan Safer Communities Act would be ineffective and potentially worsen the situation by redistributing enforcement powers. The speaker emphasizes the need to repeal these foundational laws to truly protect Second Amendment rights.

This video details how the 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan, carried out by John Hinckley Jr. using a Rohm RG-14 revolver, significantly influenced US gun control legislation. It highlights the creation of the Brady Bill, mandating federal background checks and waiting periods, and discusses the ongoing debate about the effectiveness of such laws versus addressing root causes like mental health.