Videos tagged with House Bill 217

Mark W. Smith, a Constitutional Attorney and member of the U.S. Supreme Court Bar, critically analyzes Virginia's House Bill 217. The bill targets individuals under 21 by prohibiting the sale, manufacture, and transfer of 'assault firearms' and large-capacity magazines, with possession being a misdemeanor and leading to a three-year purchasing ban. Smith argues this legislation is an unconstitutional overreach, violating Second Amendment rights as established by Heller and Bruen, asserting that 'the people' includes 18-20 year olds and that historical precedent, like the Militia Act of 1792, supports their right to bear arms.