Videos tagged with Legislative Strategy

New York is proposing legislation (Senate Bill S9215 and Assembly Bill A10701) that would reclassify BB guns, pellet guns, and air rifles as imitation weapons. This reclassification would require these items to be transparent, brightly colored, and have a plugged barrel, effectively banning functional models. The video argues this is a strategic move by anti-2A groups to erode firearm culture by preventing the next generation from having early, positive experiences with shooting sports, rather than a direct ban on 'real' firearms.

This video analyzes New York Senate Bill S9215 and Assembly Bill A10701, which propose to classify air rifles, pellet guns, and BB guns as imitation weapons. The legislation would require these items to meet the same visual compliance standards as toy guns, such as being brightly colored or transparent, and would raise the minimum purchase age from 16 to 18. The speaker argues this is a legislative tactic to effectively ban these items by imposing unachievable conditions, impacting the 'on-ramp' to firearm ownership and the broader shooting culture.

This video details a new strategy by Democrats and anti-gun lobbyists to enact sweeping gun control measures at the state level, rather than focusing on federal legislation. The approach involves passing numerous smaller, less publicized laws that quietly stack up, often framed as safety measures. The speaker highlights examples like waiting periods in Maine and magazine restrictions in California, emphasizing that these laws are difficult to challenge once enacted and can significantly impede the exercise of Second Amendment rights. The video urges viewers to stay informed about state-level legislation and actively engage with their representatives.

Braden Langley, an experienced instructor, provides a detailed analysis of the Save America Act, explaining its strategic importance in linking Department of Homeland Security funding to Second Amendment protections. The Act aims to prevent federal agencies like the ATF from creating gun registries and overreaching into gun owner privacy, while also safeguarding existing legislation like the Brady Act and Fix NICS. Langley urges viewers to contact their representatives to support this bill, highlighting its potential to secure national security and protect individual liberties.

This video features experts from CRPA and GOA discussing the strategic allocation of resources for gun rights advocacy. They emphasize that spending millions in states like New York may not be the most effective approach to influence legislation, citing the state's "Bruin response legislation" as an example. The discussion highlights the need for tailored strategies for different states to maximize the impact of member donations.

This video from CRPA TV discusses the strategic political landscape in California concerning firearms rights. It highlights the potential for pro-2A legislation between 2026-2028, emphasizing the importance of legislative successes in Sacramento and the need to build momentum. The CRPA is actively preparing new bills and relies heavily on volunteer support to achieve its goals, including the long-term objective of breaking the current political supermajority in the state legislature.

This video analyzes the current political climate in California regarding gun control legislation. It highlights how the state's budget crisis is influencing legislative caution on new gun laws due to the high cost of anticipated lawsuits. The discussion also touches on Governor Gavin Newsom's political maneuvering and its potential impact on Second Amendment issues.

This video from Langley Outdoors Academy analyzes a significant political development in Washington D.C. concerning the SAVE Act, voter ID laws, and federal funding. Braden Langley details how the SAVE Act was strategically considered for inclusion in the funding bill to overcome legislative hurdles like the 'zombie filibuster,' ultimately aiming to strengthen election security. The analysis highlights the complex interplay of political maneuvering and public opinion on voter identification requirements.

John Commerford, Executive Director of NRA-ILA, outlines the strategic focus on state-level Second Amendment battles. He details the organizational shift towards empowering state directors to live near state capitals, enhancing local effectiveness and reducing travel costs by 25%. This approach allows for rapid response to legislative threats and proactive engagement in gun rights advocacy across various states.

This video discusses the legislative strategy for passing the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) and the SHORT Act. The speaker emphasizes that these provisions are unlikely to pass as standalone bills due to the 60-vote threshold and the filibuster. The recommended approach is to integrate them into larger 'mega bills' and to pressure elected officials, specifically mentioning Senator John Thune, to support their inclusion. The speaker advocates for an 'all or nothing' approach regarding these specific legislative items.

This video, featuring an expert analysis from Langley Outdoors Academy, unearths crucial historical testimony regarding the National Firearms Act (NFA). The unearthed documents reveal that the NFA was primarily enacted as a taxation and regulation measure to circumvent Second Amendment prohibitions on certain firearms, rather than an outright ban. This information is presented as vital for current legislative efforts to remove suppressors from NFA regulation.