Videos tagged with Congressional Investigation

This video discusses a congressional investigation into the FBI and ATF's alleged monitoring of civilians' Second Amendment activities using the NYX system. The Gun Owners of America (GOA) uncovered documents, inadvertently unredacted by the ATF, detailing how these federal agencies may have assisted states in enforcing 'assault weapons' bans by monitoring individuals out-of-state. Senator Rand Paul has launched an investigation into these practices, requesting specific data from the ATF and FBI.

This video discusses allegations that Bank of America voluntarily provided customer data, including firearm purchases, to the FBI without a directive. A whistleblower, George Hill, testified before the House Judiciary Committee, claiming the FBI's DC field office used this data to potentially investigate individuals. The video suggests this is a reason for gun owners to reconsider banking with Bank of America and highlights similar actions by other states pushing BOA out of municipal markets.

This video discusses the defiant statement made by the CEO of Smith & Wesson, Mark Smith, who blamed politicians and the media for gun violence rather than gun manufacturers. The content highlights the CEO's stance against what he perceives as political bullying and attempts to restrict Second Amendment rights, emphasizing the company's commitment to defending the right to bear arms.

This video discusses the House Oversight Committee's subpoena of Smith & Wesson for sales and internal communication records related to AR-15 style rifles. The speaker argues this is an abuse of power and a political maneuver, citing Supreme Court precedent that limits congressional investigative power to matters not solely for political gain or exposing damaging information. The video highlights the 'common use' doctrine as a defense for firearm ownership.

This NRA News segment features Ginny Simone interviewing Hans Von Spakovsky from The Heritage Foundation. The discussion centers on a House lawsuit filed against the Attorney General's alleged stonewalling in the Fast and Furious operation. The video links to the House Oversight Committee's website for more information and was published on August 13, 2012.

This video features an interview with Congressman Louie Gohmert discussing the "Fast and Furious" operation and potential contempt charges against Eric Holder. The conversation delves into the political implications and investigation surrounding the controversial ATF gunwalking program, which involved the illicit trafficking of firearms to Mexico. The description also highlights NRA News as the source and provides a link to the House Oversight Committee's investigation page.

This video features an interview with Congressman Darrell Issa by Ginny Simone for NRA News, discussing the latest developments related to the "Fast and Furious" operation and former Attorney General Eric Holder. The discussion likely involves political aspects and potential legal ramifications concerning firearms policy and law enforcement actions.

Arizona lawmakers are launching their own investigation into Operation Fast and Furious. The committee will examine allegations that the ATF coerced Arizona gun shop owners into illegally selling firearms, leading to the death of an Arizona citizen. The investigation aims to uncover crimes committed in Arizona and propose legislative changes to prevent similar incidents.

Congressman Blake Farenthold discusses the ongoing ATF Fast and Furious scandal, expressing concerns about potential cover-ups and the involvement of senior DOJ officials. He criticizes new gun regulations proposed by the Obama Administration as an attempt to infringe on Second Amendment rights and build a database of gun owners, arguing that the focus should be on enforcing existing laws and cooperating with Mexican authorities to address border violence and cartel activity.

This video discusses the House Oversight Committee hearing on Operation Fast and Furious, featuring Larry Keane of the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Keane expresses concern over the allegations, emphasizing the cooperation of firearms dealers with law enforcement and criticizing potential attempts to use the scandal to push for additional gun control measures. The discussion highlights the ongoing investigations and the need for transparency regarding who authorized the operation and who was aware of its details.