Videos tagged with Gun Violence Prevention Funding

This video from Washington Gun Law, presented by William Kirk, details House Bill 1386, a proposed 11% tax on firearms, parts, and ammunition in Washington State. Kirk, speaking from Securité Gun Club, critically analyzes the bill's provisions, its stated legislative findings on gun violence and suicide, and its intended revenue allocation for gun violence prevention programs. He urges viewers to engage with the legislative process by participating in public hearings and contacting representatives.

This video discusses the introduction of the Medicaid Funds Integrity Act by Congressman Andrew Clyde, aimed at preventing Medicare dollars from being used for gun violence prevention programs. The speaker argues that this is a 'redistribution scheme' and a tactic to fund gun control initiatives through the healthcare system, bypassing direct legislative opposition. The act seeks to block federal funds allocated for gun violence prevention, which some states have begun utilizing following executive orders.

This video outlines five actions President Trump should take on day one of his presidency to support the Second Amendment, including firing the ATF director, terminating the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, repealing the Bipartisan Safe Communities Act, rescinding Biden's executive orders on guns, and stopping gun violence prevention funding. The speaker expresses significant concern that Trump might enact a federal red flag law, which they believe would effectively dismantle the Second Amendment by allowing for the confiscation of firearms without due process.

This video from Washington Gun Law TV discusses Washington House Bill 2238, sponsored by Representative Liz Barry, which proposes an 11% tax on ammunition sales and use. Host William Kirk argues this tax is an attempt to disarm law-abiding citizens and fund further gun control measures, rather than genuinely addressing gun violence. The bill's legislative findings and tax structure are analyzed, with a warning that similar taxes have been upheld in other jurisdictions.

This video discusses a new gun control bill introduced by House Oversight Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney. The "Firearm Industry Fairness Act" proposes a 20% tax on revenues from manufacturers of "assault weapons" and high-capacity magazines, with funds earmarked for gun violence prevention. A second bill, the "Firearm Industry Crime and Trafficking Accountability Act," would require manufacturers to track crimes involving their firearms. The speaker suggests these bills are politically motivated, timed before Maloney's primary election, and unlikely to pass.