Videos tagged with Going Armed Laws

This video features constitutional attorney Mark W. Smith discussing the Supreme Court's Rahimi decision. Smith, an expert with extensive legal credentials, argues that the ruling reinforces the Second Amendment, specifically the Bruen and Heller methodologies, by emphasizing historical tradition over interest balancing. He critiques arguments that the decision aids gun control efforts and highlights the importance of the text, history, and tradition framework for Second Amendment jurisprudence.

This video analyzes the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Rahimi, focusing on how the ruling impacts the Second Amendment rights of individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders. The discussion delves into the historical legal traditions used to justify such prohibitions, drawing parallels to 'Shay' and 'Going Armed' laws. It clarifies that while the Second Amendment is fundamental, it is not unlimited, and individuals found to pose a credible threat to others may be temporarily disarmed.