Videos tagged with Global Action on Gun Violence

This video discusses the lawsuit filed by Mexico against US firearms manufacturers, focusing on the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). It details Mexico's claims of facilitated illegal gun trafficking and the subsequent legal battles, including the initial dismissal, the First Circuit's reversal, and the case's progression to the Supreme Court. Gun Owners of America's amicus brief is highlighted, arguing that Mexico's suit is an attempt to circumvent PLCAA and hold manufacturers liable for criminal acts.

This video discusses proposed gun control measures, specifically the push for a "Consumer Safety Board" to regulate firearm manufacturers and the mandatory implementation of magazine disconnect switches. The speaker argues that these measures are an overreach, shifting responsibility from individual gun safety education to manufacturer liability. It highlights the arguments of gun control advocates and the counterarguments from the firearms industry, emphasizing the importance of user education over mandated safety features.

This video details a lawsuit filed by Mexico against U.S. gun manufacturers, alleging they knowingly design weapons that can be easily modified by cartels. A key development is the involvement of former Brady Foundation legal counsel, Jonathan Lowy, who now represents Mexico as a registered foreign agent through his organization, Global Action on Gun Violence. The lawsuit aims to circumvent the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) by arguing its protections don't apply to claims rooted in foreign law.

Mexico has refiled a lawsuit against five US-based Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) in Arizona, alleging they are complicit in the illicit trafficking of weapons to criminal organizations in Mexico. This action follows the dismissal of a previous $10 billion lawsuit against US gun manufacturers. The new suit claims these dealers engage in straw purchases and sell to arms smugglers, contributing to violence and drug trafficking. Mexico asserts this lawsuit is also in the interest of the American people and does not infringe on the rights of US citizens to bear arms.

This video from Langley Outdoors Academy discusses the significant development of the Brady Gun Control Group, through its new entity Global Action on Gun Violence, registering as foreign agents with the DOJ to represent Mexico. The speaker, exhibiting an authoritative and experienced tone, critiques this move as an international strategy to undermine Second Amendment rights by suing US gun companies and lobbying foreign governments. The analysis includes references to specific Politico articles and legal filings, highlighting the perceived shift in gun control advocacy tactics.