Videos tagged with Legislative Authority

This video from The VSO Gun Channel, featuring expert analysis from Mr. Kevin Friel and discussions involving Mr. Luttrell and Mr. Rosendale, addresses a critical issue: the Department of Veterans Affairs' stated inability to comply with the proposed Veterans Second Amendment Restoration Act. The VA's position, influenced by the Department of Justice's interpretation of the Brady Act, suggests a potential conflict between executive agency directives and legislative intent from Congress. The discussion highlights concerns over potential violations of veterans' Second Amendment rights and the principle of executive agencies adhering to congressional mandates.

This video highlights Justice Gorsuch's critical questioning of the ATF's executive overreach during a Supreme Court hearing. Gorsuch emphasizes how administrative rules, particularly interpretive ones, can criminalize hundreds of thousands of Americans without proper legislative process, undermining Congress's role. The discussion centers on the ATF's reclassification of bump stocks and the broader implications for executive power versus legislative authority.

This video analyzes Brandon Herrera's testimony to Congress regarding the ATF's perceived overreach. It highlights Herrera's expert delivery and the core arguments presented about the ATF's evolving role and legislative authority. The content emphasizes the importance of congressional action in firearms regulation and criticizes executive agencies for overstepping their bounds.

ATF Director Steve Dettelbach's testimony in Congress revealed a critical point: his agency's authority to regulate firearms stems directly from legislative acts passed by Congress, specifically the Gun Control Act of 1968. This admission suggests that the ATF cannot unilaterally define or ban items like 'assault weapons' without Congressional action, highlighting a potential check on executive overreach in firearms regulation.

Representative Donalds argues that the ATF is overstepping its authority by attempting to regulate pistol braces through rule-making rather than congressional legislation. The discussion highlights concerns that this action could criminalize millions of law-abiding citizens who own firearms equipped with braces, potentially turning them into felons. The inventor of the brace also weighs in, stating the original intent was for individuals with limited mobility.

This video highlights Representative Byron Donalds' questioning of ATF witness Mr. Wilcox regarding the agency's authority to create rules with the force of law. Donalds challenges the ATF's actions, particularly concerning regulations that could criminalize millions of law-abiding citizens without new congressional legislation. The discussion also touches on the historical intent of the National Firearms Act (NFA).