Videos tagged with Samuel Johnson

This video, hosted by constitutional attorney Mark Smith, delves into the precise legal definition of 'infringement' as it pertains to the Second Amendment. By examining 18th-century dictionaries used by the Supreme Court in Heller v. D.C., Smith argues that any hindrance or restriction on the right to keep and bear arms constitutes an infringement. This interpretation shifts the burden to the government to justify modern gun control laws with historical precedent.

This video details a significant legal victory for Second Amendment rights, where the Illinois Appellate Court ruled against a Cook County tax on firearms and ammunition. Host Mark W. Smith, a constitutional attorney, explains how the court's reliance on historical definitions of 'infringe' was crucial in determining the tax was an unconstitutional hindrance on a fundamental right. The decision sets a precedent against targeted taxation of constitutional rights.

This video analyzes a Colorado federal judge's decision regarding a 3-day firearm waiting period, arguing it misapplies Second Amendment law. The speaker contends that the right to acquire firearms is an ancillary right necessarily implied by the text of the Second Amendment, similar to how the First Amendment protects the right to acquire paper and ink. The analysis emphasizes that 'infringed' at the time of the founding meant to 'hinder' or 'destroy,' making any barrier to acquisition a potential infringement.