Videos tagged with Public Testimony

This video discusses the legislative process for bills, particularly concerning amendments made late in a session. It highlights how substantive amendments can bypass committee scrutiny, effectively silencing individual citizen voices and representation once a bill reaches the floor.

William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, provides an expert analysis of HB 1163, a bill that would impose a permit-to-purchase requirement for firearms in Washington. He details the mandatory education, training, and live-fire exercises required, emphasizing that this legislation turns a constitutional right into a government-issued privilege. Kirk urges citizens to take action before the March 25th Senate Law & Justice Committee hearing, highlighting the critical role of public testimony and opposition.

This video discusses Colorado Senate Bill 3 (SB3), a proposed ban on semi-automatic firearms that accept detachable magazines. Speakers Ian Escalante, Alicia Garcia, and Kyle Rittenhouse detail the bill's potential impact, arguing it would ban most handguns and rifles in common use, effectively disarming law-abiding citizens. They urge listeners to attend a rally and testify against the bill, emphasizing the importance of protecting Second Amendment rights and the potential for such legislation to spread to other states.

This video provides an update from Olympia regarding public testimony on Washington state's HB 1143 and HB 1240, focusing on an "assault weapon ban." William Kirk from Washington Gun Law discusses the event, highlighting key points and their implications for gun owners. The video aims to educate viewers on these legislative developments and encourages them to stay informed about their Second Amendment rights. Sponsors Securite Gun Club, Aero Precision, and Stag Arms are mentioned.

This video recaps the public testimony on Washington State House Bill 1705 (HB 1705). William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, highlights key moments from the hearing. HB 1705, which has moved from the House to the Senate, proposes a ban on untraceable firearms and 80% lowers. The video features excerpts from witnesses who testified both for and against the bill, aiming to educate viewers on the proposed legislation and its potential impact.

This video documents a pro-gun road trip to Olympia, Washington, to attend a legislative hearing. The speaker details the logistical challenges of attending, including the bussing in of anti-gun protestors from Seattle to fill the hearing room, leaving many pro-gun attendees unable to enter. The video highlights the perceived unfairness in the process and the speaker's observations of the protestor demographics.