Videos tagged with David Kopel

David Kopel discusses Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. firearms manufacturers, arguing it's an attempt to circumvent the Second Amendment and bankrupt the industry. He highlights the lawsuit's reliance on a questionable 'marketing loophole' within the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) and criticizes claims about easily removable serial numbers and patriotic engravings appealing to cartels. Kopel suggests anti-gun billionaires may be funding the legal costs.

This video details a significant legal development where a US District Court in Colorado issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against local bans on certain firearms and high-capacity magazines. The ruling, influenced by the Supreme Court's Bruen decision, emphasizes that Second Amendment cases must be evaluated based on historical precedent rather than modern policy preferences. The court found that the banned items are commonly used for lawful purposes, suggesting a strong likelihood of success for plaintiffs challenging the bans.

This video features David Kopel discussing the truth about defensive firearm use, contrasting it with the views of anti-gun advocates. Presented in the "Shooting Straight" interview series by America's 1st Freedom editor Frank Miniter, the discussion aims to shed light on an often-suppressed aspect of self-defense. The video also promotes the NRA and its publications.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a preliminary injunction against California's ban on 'large capacity' magazines, which typically hold more than ten rounds. This ruling, while not a definitive Second Amendment victory, blocks the enforcement of the ban for now. Legal analysis suggests that under the Heller decision, bans on arms in common use for lawful purposes are unconstitutional, and standard magazines fall into this category.

This video features David Kopel, Research Director of The Independence Institute, testifying against Kagan. While the specific subject of the testimony is not detailed in the provided information, Kopel's role suggests a focus on legal or policy matters related to his organization's work, which often involves research and advocacy. The provided links offer further insight into Kopel's research and the Independence Institute's mission.