Videos tagged with Erich Pratt

Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America (GOA) articulates a strong defense of Second Amendment rights on C-SPAN, arguing against arbitrary ammunition limits and comparing gun rights to First Amendment freedoms. He emphasizes that restrictions should target dangerous individuals, not law-abiding citizens, and highlights the ineffectiveness of gun control in preventing crime. Pratt also draws parallels between gun ownership and car usage, noting fewer regulations on vehicles despite their potential for harm.

This content from Gun Owners of America, featuring Erich Pratt, discusses Constitutional Carry and its relation to Second Amendment rights. It emphasizes that permitless carry is a protected right, not requiring background checks, and criticizes laws that penalize law-abiding citizens for the actions of criminals. The speaker asserts the God-given right to self-protection.

This video from Gun Owners of America, featuring Senior VP Erich Pratt, argues that gun control measures put lives at risk by disarming law-abiding citizens. It highlights statistics showing concealed carriers are highly law-abiding and cites tragic cases where individuals were harmed while awaiting permits or in 'gun-free' zones, suggesting such policies fail to enhance public safety.

Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America argues against ammunition carry limits, asserting that the Second Amendment 'shall not be infringed.' He posits that focusing on restricting law-abiding citizens is misguided, as dangerous individuals will always acquire weapons. Pratt advocates for punishing criminal actions rather than restricting fundamental rights, drawing a parallel to free speech protections.

This video features Erich Pratt, Senior VP of Gun Owners of America, critically examining perceived hypocrisy among Democrats regarding Second Amendment rights. Pratt highlights instances where politicians who have supported gun bans are now appearing to champion gun rights, citing specific examples in Virginia and California. The discussion points to inconsistencies between legislative actions and public rhetoric on firearm ownership.

This video from Gun Owners of America (GOA) features Senior VP Erich Pratt discussing the intersection of the First and Second Amendments, particularly in the context of protests. Pratt argues that the right to peacefully assemble and protest includes the right to be armed, citing historical examples like the Deacons for Defense. The discussion addresses the Alex Pretti shooting and draws parallels to the Kyle Rittenhouse case, questioning political hypocrisy on gun rights.

Erich Pratt, Senior VP of Gun Owners of America, argues that the First and Second Amendments are not in conflict. He asserts that the right to peacefully protest while armed is constitutionally protected, citing historical examples like the Deacons for Defense. However, he clarifies that these rights do not permit interference with lawful law enforcement operations.

Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America discusses the historical opposition to carrying firearms at permitted rallies and advocates for consistent constitutional protection. He highlights positive interactions between armed GOA members and law enforcement, citing a PoliceOne.com survey indicating strong support for concealed carry among officers. The discussion emphasizes the need for all political parties to consistently defend constitutional rights, particularly the right to bear arms during protests, and stresses the importance of awaiting full investigations before drawing conclusions on active cases.

Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America explains that the right to protest peacefully under the First Amendment can be exercised concurrently with Second Amendment rights. He cites Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche in support of this combined exercise of rights. Pratt shares personal experiences of open carrying at rallies, noting positive interactions with law enforcement and emphasizing the respectful conduct of GOA members.

This recap of SHOT Show 2026 Day 2 highlights the significant presence and activities of Gun Owners of America (GOA). The video showcases GOA's booth, book signings by Stephen Willeford, and media engagements by GOA leadership like Erich Pratt and Tim Macy. It emphasizes GOA's active participation in industry networking and advocacy efforts within the firearms community.

This video features Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Isaac Botkin of T-Rex Arms discussing the National Firearms Act (NFA) and GOA's legal efforts to dismantle it. They highlight GOA's ongoing lawsuit challenging NFA registration requirements and announce a T-Rex Arms fundraiser supporting this legal battle. The discussion also touches on broader Second Amendment victories and the growth of the firearms industry.

Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America highlights the Supreme Court's ruling that police have no legal duty to protect individuals, emphasizing that citizens are their own primary line of defense. The organization is actively pursuing the expansion of nationwide carry rights, citing a successful lawsuit against New York that improved firearm carry permissions.