Videos tagged with Roger Marshall

This expert-level entry details the 'Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today Act' (SHORT Act), a legislative proposal aimed at removing Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) and Short Barreled Shotguns (SBSs) from the National Firearms Act (NFA). The bill, reintroduced by Senator Roger Marshall and Representative Andrew Clyde, seeks to eliminate ATF regulation and taxation on these firearms, effectively voiding the recent pistol brace rule and simplifying ownership through standard background checks. It also includes provisions for ATF record destruction and aims to invalidate state-level bans based on NFA classification.

This video discusses a letter sent by six Republican Senators, led by Senator Roger Marshall, to Attorney General Merrick Garland. The Senators demand the withdrawal of a proposed ATF gun control regulation concerning who is in business selling firearms. They argue this rule is an abuse of power by the ATF and the Biden Administration, attempting to circumvent Congress through administrative action rather than legislation. The letter highlights concerns that the rule targets law-abiding citizens and will not affect criminals, potentially laying groundwork for future legal challenges.

William Kirk of Washington Gun Law critically examines the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, arguing it incentivizes states to adopt Red Flag Laws (ERPOs) through federal funding. He highlights concerns that this funding bypasses constitutional due process requirements, citing a letter from Senators Marshall and Mooney to AG Garland. The video suggests a broader agenda of civilian disarmament facilitated by federal grants.

This video discusses the ATF's final rule regarding pistol braces, which reclassifies firearms with attached braces as short-barreled rifles (SBRs) under the National Firearms Act (NFA). It draws parallels to the ATF's previous ban on bump stocks, highlighting concerns about regulatory overreach and the subversion of the legislative process. Gun Owners of America (GOA) is actively opposing this rule through legal and legislative means, advocating for the 'Short Act' to remove certain firearms from NFA regulation.

This video discusses growing Republican resistance within the Senate to federal involvement in red flag laws, a key component of current gun control negotiations. Senators like John Barrasso and Jim Jordan are voicing strong objections, citing states' rights and potential due process violations. This opposition is stalling the legislative process, with Democratic negotiators like Chris Murphy expressing uncertainty about the value of a deal without red flag provisions.

A new federal bill, HR 5289, titled the 'Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act,' has been introduced by Representative Roger Marshall to remove Short-Barreled Rifles (SBRs) from the National Firearms Act (NFA). The bill aims to eliminate regulations that the sponsor believes obstruct citizens' constitutional right to bear arms, citing the common use of SBRs for defense, hunting, and sport shooting. The bill's passage is considered unlikely due to the current Democratic control of the House committees it has been referred to.