Videos tagged with Eric Pratt

Eric Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs regarding threats to the Second Amendment. He highlighted the ATF's compilation of nearly 1 billion gun owner records, arguing it constitutes an illegal registry and a precursor to confiscation. Pratt urged Congress to pass legislation like Senator Ris's S119 and Representative Cloud's No Registry Rights Act to eliminate this database and prevent future infringements on gun ownership rights.

Gun Owners of America (GOA) is demanding a federal investigation into the ATF and Department of Justice for allegedly leaking a gun owner's private information twice in court documents. This incident occurred after a GOA member's NFA Form 1 application was initially denied for stating 'Exercise my god-given right' as the reason for making the firearm. The DOJ subsequently filed the approved form and a declaration detailing the member's firearm collection, which are considered tax returns and protected from public disclosure under federal law.

This video discusses concerns raised by Gun Owners of America (GOA) Senior Vice President Eric Pratt during testimony before the U.S. Senate regarding the potential existence of an illegal federal gun registry maintained by the ATF. Pratt alleges the ATF has amassed nearly 1 billion gun owner records, with 94% in digital format, which he argues constitutes registration in violation of federal law and poses a significant threat to Second Amendment rights, potentially leading to confiscation. Senator Josh Hawley's questioning highlights the dangers of such a database, drawing parallels to historical confiscation events.

This video features a discussion with representatives from Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the CRPA regarding the federal and California-specific legislative landscape for Second Amendment rights. Key topics include the ongoing fight against NFA registration, potential legislative changes to NFA taxes, and the strategic use of litigation in states like California and New York. The discussion highlights the importance of advocacy and member engagement in shaping gun control policy.

This video, while primarily a humorous compilation, includes a practical demonstration of handgun accuracy and fit by Paul Harrell at the 10:12 mark. It also showcases Tri-Star Trading Co. Woobies apparel, highlighting various camouflage patterns and styles. The content touches on firearms culture through memes and a shoutout to Eric Pratt of GOA.

This video discusses the Trump administration's DOJ defending the Biden-era 'zero tolerance' ATF policy in court, despite the policy being rescinded. Gun Owners of America (GOA) is challenging the policy, which penalized FFLs for clerical errors. The DOJ's legal arguments contradict public statements made by Trump administration officials.

This video critically examines significant funding allocated by Senate Republicans for gun control measures, disguised as research. It highlights specific grants for studies on firearm retirement for seniors, gun ownership checks, and firearm prohibitions, totaling millions. The speaker argues this funding is ultimately used for gun control purposes and criticizes both Republicans for proposing it and the Trump administration's DOJ for actions that could enable future gun control measures.

A lawsuit has been filed by Gun Owners of America and the Gun Owners Foundation challenging the federal law prohibiting ordinary Americans from mailing handguns via the U.S. Postal Service. The lawsuit argues this 1920s-era law, specifically 18 USC 1715, violates the Second Amendment by infringing upon the implicit right to acquire firearms, which is seen as essential to the right to keep and bear arms. The plaintiffs contend there is no historical tradition supporting such a restriction on mailing handguns.

Gun Owners of America (GOA) is filing a lawsuit to challenge the National Firearms Act of 1934. This action follows Congress's reduction of the tax on suppressors and short-barreled firearms from $200 to zero, achieved through budget reconciliation. GOA argues that the Senate Parliamentarian's ruling, deeming the NFA repeal primarily policy rather than tax-related, improperly blocked a full repeal via reconciliation. The organization aims to dismantle the NFA's registration requirements and taxation entirely, viewing the recent tax reduction as a partial victory and a stepping stone for legal challenges.

This video discusses the "SHORT Act" and the "Hearing Protection Act" (HPA) being considered for inclusion in a reconciliation bill. It highlights the importance of advocating for these legislative changes by contacting senators and emphasizes the practical benefits of short-barreled firearms for self-defense, particularly for women, due to their portability and manageability. The video also clarifies that the NFA tax on short-barreled firearms is a "punishment tax" rather than a permit.

This video discusses a new proposed rule by the Department of Justice aimed at restoring Second Amendment rights for individuals with past non-violent offenses or temporary mental health commitments. It highlights how a 1992 amendment by Chuck Schumer effectively defunded the ATF's ability to process these restoration requests, leaving millions disenfranchised. The video encourages viewers to submit public comments supporting the proposed rule, emphasizing the importance of advocacy.

Congressman Andrew Clyde discusses the "Short Act," legislation aimed at eliminating the $200 tax on Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) and Short Barreled Shotguns (SBSs), as well as the $5 tax on Any Other Weapons (AOWs) under the National Firearms Act (NFA). The bill also seeks to prevent the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) from reclassifying firearms, such as pistols with braces, as NFA-regulated items. The Congressman emphasizes that this taxation infringes upon Second Amendment rights and encourages constituents to contact their representatives to co-sponsor the Short Act.