Videos tagged with Capitol Grounds

A senior staffer for anti-gun Senator Cory Booker, Kevin A. Bats, was arrested for carrying a pistol without a license on Capitol grounds. Bats, a retired law enforcement officer, was reportedly armed and informed others of this status. The incident highlights the strict regulations prohibiting weapons on Capitol grounds, regardless of prior law enforcement experience or permits from other jurisdictions.

This video from Washington Gun Law clarifies the distinction between 'no firearms allowed' and 'gun-free zones' in Washington State, emphasizing the criminal liability associated with violating gun-free zone laws. It details specific Revised Code of Washington (RCW) statutes that prohibit firearms in various locations, including school grounds, child care facilities, courthouses, public mental health facilities, restricted airport areas, and establishments serving alcohol or selling cannabis. Recent legislation is also highlighted, restricting open carry at demonstrations and in municipal buildings.

Washington Gun Law President William Kirk explains the nuances of Washington State's open carry restrictions, primarily stemming from Senate Bill 5038. The law prohibits knowingly open carrying at permitted demonstrations and within 250 feet of one after being directed to leave by law enforcement. It also bans open carry on state capitol grounds and related buildings. Crucially, these restrictions do not apply to individuals with a valid concealed pistol license.

This video discusses the Virginia Supreme Court's decision to uphold the governor's order establishing a gun-free zone around the Capitol grounds for the Lobby Day rally. The speaker, a firearms instructor, expresses concern over the ruling's impact on civil liberties and Second Amendment rights, advising attendees on safety precautions and alternative carrying locations outside the restricted zone.

This video discusses Virginia Governor Northam's declaration of a state of emergency and subsequent temporary gun ban on Capitol grounds. The speaker critiques the ban, citing a lack of credible intelligence for violence and questioning the justification based on events like Charlottesville. The content focuses on the legal and political implications for Second Amendment rights.