Videos tagged with Felon Possession

This video provides a comprehensive overview of new Second Amendment-related cases filed with the U.S. Supreme Court since April 1st. It categorizes these cases into magazine bans, firearm purchase age restrictions, cannabis user prohibitions, felon firearm possession, and assault weapon bans, highlighting key filings and their legal implications. The speaker emphasizes that petitioning the Supreme Court does not guarantee review or reversal of lower court decisions.

This video discusses California Assembly Bill 2552, which mandates increased signage at gun shows and requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to patrol half the state's gun shows annually. CRPA Legislative Director Roy Griffith argues that the bill is based on a false narrative, as CRPA's extensive public information requests over five years have yielded zero evidence of illegal gun sales or violations at California gun shows. The discussion highlights the perceived ineffectiveness of such legislation in deterring crime, contrasting it with the need for stricter enforcement against armed prohibited persons.

Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney, debunks the 'gun violence epidemic' narrative by statistically dissecting gun-related deaths. He argues that the commonly cited figure of 106 daily gun deaths is misleading, as approximately 60% are suicides, and the remaining gun crimes are predominantly committed by individuals with criminal records using illegal weapons, often in gang or drug-related incidents. Smith emphasizes that these statistics do not reflect the actions of law-abiding citizens exercising their Second Amendment rights.

This video discusses President Joe Biden's stance on 'ghost guns,' primarily referring to 80% receivers and polymer 80% kits. The speaker argues that while these items can be acquired without background checks and potentially by prohibited persons, they do not currently represent a significant statistical crime problem. The core argument shifts to the underlying issue of why prohibited individuals are on the streets, rather than focusing on the tools they might use. The speaker emphasizes that restricting 80% receivers infringes upon the right to manufacture firearms privately without serial numbers, a right they believe should be protected.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of federal and state laws regarding body armor possession and purchase. It details federal prohibition for convicted felons under 18 USC § 931, with professional exemptions and sentence enhancement provisions. State laws are generally similar, with California Penal Code § 1202.2 highlighting sentence enhancements. The video also discusses proposed legislation like the Responsible Body Armor Possession Act, which aims to restrict 'enhanced body armor' (Type III or above) for civilians while exempting law enforcement.