Videos tagged with In Loco Parentis

This video discusses the New Hampshire House's vote to allow campus carry, arguing that students have a fundamental right to self-defense. Constitutional attorney Mark W. Smith and State Representative Sam Farrington present arguments against gun-free zones, citing historical legal context and tragic events like the Virginia Tech shooting. The discussion emphasizes the need for students to protect themselves, especially those working late shifts.

This video, hosted by constitutional attorney Mark Smith, argues that government bans on firearms in schools are unconstitutional. Smith explains the legal concept of 'dicta' in Supreme Court rulings, specifically referencing the Heller decision's mention of schools as 'sensitive places.' He contends this language was non-binding dicta and that historical precedents for school gun restrictions were based on 'in loco parentis' doctrine, which is no longer applicable to adult college students. The analysis emphasizes the importance of historical laws and the 'how' and 'why' of regulations when interpreting Second Amendment rights.