Videos tagged with Canadian Long Gun Registry

This video critiques the concept of gun buybacks and mandatory confiscation proposals, particularly those associated with Beto O'Rourke. The hosts argue that buybacks are ineffective at reducing crime, often only acquiring low-value or non-functional firearms, and are a misnomer for selling property back to the government. They also highlight the significant financial and practical failures of Canada's long gun registry as a cautionary tale against national firearm registration schemes, emphasizing concerns about government overreach and the erosion of Second Amendment rights.

This episode of Gun Talk features an interview with Canadian attorney Solomon Freeman, who discusses the history and implications of the Canadian long gun registry. Freeman explains how registration can lead to confiscation, citing examples like the events in High River during a flood where police allegedly used registration data to confiscate firearms. He warns Americans about the dangers of government databases and registration, emphasizing that governments are reluctant to relinquish information about their citizens.

This video discusses the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) negotiations and their potential impact on civilian firearm ownership globally. Steve Sanetti of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) highlights concerns that the ATT may extend beyond regulating military arms to encompass civilian-owned firearms, potentially restricting rights in countries like the United States. The discussion contrasts the American approach to firearm freedom with international norms and points to shifts in countries like Canada as potential influences on global policy.