Videos tagged with Gretchen Whitmer

This video details significant changes to Michigan's firearm laws enacted in 2023 and set to take effect in 2024. Key updates include a new safe storage law requiring firearms to be locked when minors are present, expanded universal background checks for all firearm purchases, and the implementation of red flag laws (Extreme Risk Protection Orders). Additionally, the state has extended firearm prohibitions to individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence offenses, imposing an 8-year ban. The discussion also touches upon the legal landscape following the Supreme Court's Bruin decision and potential constitutional challenges to these new regulations.

This video discusses Michigan's red flag law, enacted in 2024, which allows for the suspension of Second Amendment rights and gun confiscation without a prior criminal charge or conviction. A key focus is the law's unique application to juveniles, enabling gun confiscation from parents even when the order is issued in a child's name, with cases involving children as young as six years old being highlighted.

This video discusses Michigan Senate Bill 1134, which proposes to ban firearms with 'deceptively colored' exteriors, defined as any color other than black, brown, dark gray, green, silver, steel, or nickel, if it constitutes more than 50% of the firearm's surface. The bill introduces potential misdemeanor charges, including up to one year in prison or a $500 fine, for violations. The speaker argues this legislation infringes on Second Amendment and First Amendment rights and encourages viewers to contact their state senators in opposition.

This video discusses the implementation of anonymous tip lines in Hawaii and Michigan designed to report potential gun law violations. The speaker expresses concern that these initiatives, funded by taxpayers, could lead to the harassment of legal gun owners and encourage neighbor-vs-neighbor reporting based on misunderstandings of gun laws. The Michigan initiative is linked to House Bill 5503, which also mandates government-defined safe storage education in schools.

This video discusses Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's executive order establishing a Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. The speaker criticizes the task force's approach, arguing that criminals, not tools, are the root cause of violence. The content focuses on the perceived overreach of government initiatives and the importance of individual self-defense and holding criminals accountable through existing legal frameworks.

This video discusses the potential political shifts within the Democratic party and their implications for Second Amendment rights. The speaker analyzes the possibility of President Biden stepping down and the subsequent candidates who might emerge, focusing on their stances on gun control. The analysis highlights Kamala Harris as a likely successor with significant financial backing and a strong gun control record, while also mentioning Gavin Newsom, Gretchen Whitmer, and West Moore as other potential gun-controlling figures.

This video analyzes a progressive critique of gun buyback programs, as published in The Atlantic. The analysis highlights that gun buybacks are ineffective due to basic economic principles, as they primarily collect older, less valuable firearms and fail to remove modern, high-value weapons from circulation. The discussion also touches on the issue of ghost guns and the resale of surrendered firearms.

This video from Copper Jacket TV discusses several new gun control laws taking effect in Michigan in February 2024. It details the implementation of red flag laws (ERPOs), new safe storage requirements, universal background checks impacting private sales, and extended firearm prohibitions for domestic violence misdemeanors. The speaker expresses concern over the rapid pace of these legislative changes.

This video from Washington Gun Law TV, featuring expert William Kirk, discusses how local jurisdictions can push back against state-level gun control measures. It highlights Holton Township, Michigan's initiative to declare itself a Second Amendment Sanctuary and form a township militia as a direct response to perceived infringements on constitutional rights by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the state legislature. The content emphasizes understanding state constitutional rights regarding militias and firearm possession.

This video discusses Holton Township, Michigan's declaration as a Second Amendment Sanctuary and the formation of a local militia. The initiative aims to resist state-level gun control measures enacted by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The resolution cites key Supreme Court rulings affirming individual Second Amendment rights.

Holton Township, Michigan, has declared itself a Second Amendment Sanctuary and voted to form a militia in response to proposed gun control legislation. The township supervisor stated the militia's purpose is to ensure citizens have due process if their rights are threatened, not for patrol. This action highlights local resistance to state-level gun control measures, particularly red flag laws and stricter penalties for domestic violence offenses.

This video analyzes a new Michigan law that prohibits individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence from possessing firearms for at least eight years. The speaker argues this law is a 'copy and paste' of existing federal law, with the primary difference being the addition of three years to the prohibition period. The analysis highlights the perceived lack of innovation in state-level gun control measures, suggesting a trend of replicating federal statutes to claim progressive action.