Videos tagged with Legal Possession

This entry synthesizes legal insights from Constitutional Attorney Mark W. Smith, as interviewed on CBS News. It clarifies the nuances of Second Amendment rights concerning firearms at public protests, emphasizing the critical distinction between legal possession and criminal misuse. The information highlights potential law enforcement responses and the importance of due process while awaiting investigation outcomes.

This content explains a critical legal distinction in firearms law: while possessing certain firearms may be legal under the Second Amendment, a state cannot arbitrarily ban their sale. This creates a legal paradox that is likely to be the subject of future lawsuits, as restricting sale while allowing possession places a high burden on the state to justify such a ban.

This video from Washington Gun Law TV discusses a potential legal paradox in Illinois where individuals might be able to lawfully purchase firearms banned under the Protect Illinois Communities Act during an injunction period, but could then be in violation if that injunction is stayed. The speaker, William Kirk, highlights the complexities of firearm registration requirements and the potential legal ramifications for possessing newly acquired banned firearms after an injunction is lifted.

This video discusses the arrest of an individual in Massachusetts for alleged illegal possession of machine guns, specifically citing Rare Breed and Tommy Triggers forced reset triggers (FRTs). The ATF's classification of these FRTs as machine guns is a key point of contention, with ongoing litigation challenging this definition. The case highlights potential legal ramifications for owners of FRTs, particularly those lacking serial numbers, and underscores the evolving landscape of firearm regulations.

This video discusses a legal challenge in Suffolk County, New York, concerning the confiscation of 'other firearms,' specifically the Delta Level Defense CT42a. The Suffolk County Police Department allegedly sent letters demanding owners surrender these firearms, which were legally purchased but deemed by the department to violate the NY SAFE Act. A lawsuit has been filed seeking a preliminary injunction to halt this enforcement, arguing the firearms are not illegal under current state law and the police are overstepping their authority.

This video explains the California Department of Justice's notice to law enforcement regarding the lifting of the magazine ban during 'Freedom Week'. It clarifies that magazines legally acquired between March 29th and April 5th, 2019, are considered legal to possess until further notice, easing concerns for gun owners.

This video details the state of Massachusetts's new regulations mandating the surrender of bump stocks and trigger cranks, classifying them as machine guns. Effective February 1, possession of these items is illegal, with non-compliance leading to potential life imprisonment. The state is notifying licensed gun owners via mail and advising them to contact local police for transfer and destruction of these prohibited items.