Videos tagged with Gun Control Tactics

This video discusses the current gun rights battles in Illinois, focusing on legislative tactics and ongoing litigation. Todd Vander, a seasoned lobbyist and president of the Aurora Sportsman's Club, details how Illinois lawmakers use 'gut and amend' strategies to pass gun control measures quickly. The conversation highlights the 'Protect Illinois Communities Act,' which includes firearm bans, parts restrictions, and registration requirements, and the subsequent FFL lawsuit challenging these provisions. The discussion also touches upon the broader implications of 'right to repair' arguments for firearm ownership and the potential impact of administrative law on Second Amendment rights.

This video discusses a case in Arizona where a firearms collector was accused of planning a mass casualty event due to his large collection of over 120 guns and 250,000 rounds of ammunition. The speaker argues that such a collection does not inherently indicate intent for a mass casualty event, highlighting the common media spin and misinterpretation of firearms ownership. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding the nuances of legal firearm ownership versus actual criminal intent.

This video from Guns & Gadgets provides an expert analysis of recent legislative wins for Second Amendment advocates in Tennessee and Georgia. The host, demonstrating extensive knowledge of gun legislation and financial regulations, explains how new laws protect financial privacy for firearm purchases by preventing the use of specific Merchant Category Codes (MCCs). Additionally, the video discusses Tennessee's new law allowing trained school staff to carry firearms, arguing for the necessity of immediate response in active shooter situations, drawing parallels to the Uvalde incident.

This video discusses the political standoff at the Texas border, drawing parallels between the tactics used by the Biden administration and those historically employed in gun control debates. It highlights the 'Come and Take It' flag as a symbol of defiance and analyzes the concept of the Overton Window in political negotiation, particularly concerning immigration and its potential impact on Second Amendment rights.

Colion Noir critically analyzes California's new emergency regulations for CCW permits, mandated by Senate Bill 2. He argues these rules, effective January 1, 2024, intentionally restrict eligible firearm training instructors, including NRA Certified Instructors, to make obtaining a CCW permit excessively difficult. This tactic, he contends, aims to circumvent Supreme Court rulings by creating barriers to exercising Second Amendment rights under the guise of safety.

This video discusses the implications of credit card companies, under pressure from anti-gun organizations and politicians like California Attorney General Rob Bonta, creating special merchant codes for firearm and ammunition purchases. The speakers argue this is a tactic to track gun owners, not to prevent crime, as criminals do not typically use credit cards for illegal purchases. They express concern that this data could be used for future confiscation or to harass law-abiding citizens, drawing parallels to government overreach seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The video explains how anti-gun groups are shifting tactics from targeting individual gun ownership to crippling the firearms industry through legislation. The speaker, The Yankee Marshal, details how laws like magazine capacity restrictions and assault weapons bans, even if unconstitutional, can drive manufacturers and retailers out of business due to prolonged legal battles and loss of sales. He urges viewers to support local gun shops by purchasing firearms and accessories, even with restrictions, to help them survive these legislative attacks.

This video discusses how lawsuits against the gun industry, even if ultimately lost by plaintiffs, can negatively impact the industry. Host Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney, explains that the prolonged legal battles, associated costs, and reputational damage serve as a form of 'lawfare' to drain resources and potentially force policy changes or business closures, thereby undermining the Second Amendment.

This video discusses a new gun control tactic involving ballot initiatives, specifically focusing on a proposed measure in Oregon. The initiative aims to require permits to purchase firearms, ban magazines over 10 rounds (with exceptions), and create a state firearms database. The speaker emphasizes the importance of voter turnout to combat such measures, drawing parallels to past initiatives in other states.

This video analyzes proposed gun control measures in Oregon that aim to limit firearm purchases to one handgun and one rifle per month. The speaker argues that such limits, ostensibly to combat gun trafficking, would necessitate a stealth firearm registry to be effective, revealing the progressive movement's 'death by a thousand cuts' tactic. The discussion highlights the potential infringement on Second Amendment rights and the underlying means required to enforce such regulations.

This video analyzes a proposed expansion of Connecticut's red flag laws, which would allow relatives, household members, intimate partners, and medical professionals to petition for a risk warrant to temporarily seize firearms. The speaker argues this shifts responsibility from personal/familial intervention to government action, potentially infringing on Second Amendment rights through broadened petitioning powers and the elimination of a one-year limit on seizure orders. The discussion highlights a perceived mentality shift towards government intervention in personal crises.

This video discusses the history and ongoing tactics of gun control efforts in the United States, drawing parallels between the 1994 Clinton-era assault weapons ban and current legislative battles. It highlights the strategy of incremental bans and the importance of citizen engagement in protecting Second Amendment rights. The discussion emphasizes that gun control proponents aim for eventual confiscation through a series of regulations designed to desensitize the public and make firearm ownership increasingly difficult.