Videos tagged with Gun Violence Research Center

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is pushing a comprehensive package of gun control legislation following his re-election. The proposals include mandatory firearm safety courses for purchasers, strict safe storage requirements, raising the minimum age for all firearm purchases to 21, mandating microstamping technology on all handguns sold in the state, creating an electronic registry for ammunition sales, banning .50 caliber firearms, and making it easier to sue gun manufacturers. The governor also plans to allocate $2 million to a gun violence research center at Rutgers University, framing gun violence as a public health epidemic.

This video analyzes New Jersey's gun control laws, arguing they create a cycle of ineffectiveness and contradict their own goals. It highlights how strict transfer laws and the requirement for permits to carry handguns contribute to increased gun ownership, while proposed safe storage solutions are hampered by legal complexities and retailer fears of liability. The speaker emphasizes personal responsibility as a key missing element in the state's approach.

This video discusses federal legislative efforts impacting gun rights, specifically HR 8 and HR 1446, which aim to expand background check waiting periods and potentially restrict private firearm sales nationwide. It also covers the ongoing legal battle in Duncan v. Becerra concerning standard capacity magazines and the role of the Ninth Circuit Court. The speakers, Rick Travis and Kevin Small, express concern that these measures disproportionately affect law-abiding citizens while failing to deter criminals, drawing parallels to California's existing gun laws.