Videos tagged with Operation Chokepoint

This video from Armed Attorneys addresses several legal and self-defense questions relevant to firearm owners. Topics include the impact of Operation Chokepoint on credit card purchases of firearms, the validity of out-of-state CCW permits in Texas, the eligibility for constitutional carry after a deferred adjudication, whether bean bag rounds constitute deadly force, self-defense in national parks, and the legal implications of using a firearm without glasses during a home defense scenario. The discussion also touches on Texas charging practices for violent crimes and common self-defense scenarios.

This video discusses a new final rule aimed at ending "Operation Chokepoint," a practice where financial regulators could use "reputational risk" as a pretext to de-bank businesses, particularly those in the firearms industry. The rule, effective June 6, 2026, prohibits regulators from discouraging banks from servicing lawful industries based on political, social, or religious views, thereby protecting Second Amendment rights and financial privacy.

This video discusses FedEx's decision to cancel its contract with Silencer Central, refusing to ship firearms directly to consumers. Brandon Maddox of Silencer Central explains the situation, highlighting the breach of contract and the company's lawsuit against FedEx. The discussion also touches on the broader implications for the firearms industry and encourages consumer pressure on FedEx to change its policy.

This video discusses JP Morgan Chase's reversal of its anti-firearms business policy following public pressure and a new executive order. It highlights how financial institutions were restricting services based on political views and lawful business activities, particularly concerning constitutionally protected rights. The case of Brandon Maddox of Silencer Central is used to illustrate this issue, emphasizing the impact of such policies and the role of advocacy groups in prompting change.

This video discusses a White House executive order aimed at preventing financial institutions from discriminating against individuals and businesses based on their political or religious beliefs, or lawful activities, particularly those associated with Second Amendment rights. The speaker highlights concerns about 'debanking' and 'Operation Chokepoint,' where banks allegedly flagged customers for transactions related to gun dealers or terms like 'Trump' or 'MAGA' without evidence of criminal conduct. The order mandates that banking decisions be based on objective, risk-based analysis rather than political inputs.

This video details a significant executive order by Donald Trump aimed at ending 'Operation Chokepoint,' a policy that allegedly allowed federal regulators to pressure banks into debanking conservative groups, gun owners, and crypto businesses. The order, titled 'Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans,' seeks to eliminate 'reputational risk' as a basis for financial institutions to deny services, thereby protecting the Second Amendment community and the gun industry from politically motivated financial exclusion. The host, Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney and Second Amendment advocate, explains the historical context and the order's potential impact.

Nephi Cole, Director of Government Relations and State Affairs for the NSSF, discusses the critical role of Colorado as a testing ground for anti-gun legislation and the multifaceted fight to protect Second Amendment rights. He highlights the importance of grassroots activism, legislative engagement, and combating financial discrimination against the firearms industry. Cole emphasizes that the fight extends beyond hardware to include banking, free speech, and regulatory compliance, stressing the need for vigilance and strategic organization.

This video from Gun Owners of America (GOA) details over 20 pro-gun actions taken by the Trump administration within its first 100 days. It highlights executive orders aimed at protecting Second Amendment rights, the dismantling of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and the reversal of the ATF's zero-tolerance policy for gun shops. The content also covers the withdrawal of the Surgeon General's advisory on gun violence, the undoing of the Schumer Amendment, and the elimination of 'reputational risk' from financial regulations that targeted the firearms industry.

Tennessee has enacted a firearms industry sanctuary law, signed by Governor Bill Lee, to protect gun manufacturers and dealers from discriminatory practices by financial institutions and activist groups. This law prevents state and local governments from contracting with entities that discriminate against firearm-related businesses, effectively shielding the industry from financial blacklisting and service denial. The initiative is seen as a crucial state-level defense against broader anti-gun efforts.

This video analyzes a "Strategic Implementation Plan for Countering Domestic Terrorism" allegedly created by the Biden administration. The speaker, Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney, claims the document outlines plans to suppress Second Amendment rights by targeting gun ownership, including bans on 'assault weapons' and high-capacity magazines, and promoting 'red flag' laws. It also allegedly aims to curb First Amendment rights by combating online disinformation and targeting 'non-criminal behavior' and certain iconography associated with American heritage.

This video discusses the removal of 'reputational risk' as a regulatory standard by the FDIC and OCC, effectively dismantling Operation Chokepoint. This Obama-era initiative weaponized financial regulations to pressure banks into severing ties with gun industry businesses, effectively acting as a backdoor gun control measure. The removal is hailed as a significant win for Second Amendment advocacy groups like GOA, preventing financial institutions from discriminating against legal firearm-related businesses.