Videos tagged with Second Amendment Infringement

The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division has filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for systematic delays in processing concealed carry weapon (CCW) permits. The lawsuit highlights an approval rate of only 0.05% and average wait times exceeding nine months, significantly beyond California's statutory 90-day requirement. This action is seen as a major step in defending Second Amendment rights against state-level infringements.

A new "Gun Violence Prevention Caucus" has been formed in the U.S. Senate by Democratic senators. This caucus aims to examine state-level gun laws and develop strategies for federal legislation, drawing inspiration from states with stricter gun control measures. The speaker expresses concern that this initiative will lead to further infringements on Second Amendment rights.

This video discusses New York's attempt to revive colonial-era laws, specifically those restricting firearm sales to Native Americans and Catholics, to justify its 'good moral character' standard for concealed carry permits following the Bruen decision. It highlights how such standards have historically been used to disenfranchise minority groups and control populations, arguing that current gun control measures often stem from a desire to control people rather than guns.

This video discusses the perceived failure of gun control laws in Illinois, highlighting how a system with strict regulations, including FOID cards and background checks, did not prevent an individual with documented mental health issues and threats from legally acquiring firearms. The speaker argues that the root cause lies in cultural and moral degradation, not solely in the absence of gun laws, and criticizes the continued push for more gun control despite apparent ineffectiveness.

This video discusses how certain towns in Massachusetts, specifically Milbury and Franklin, have suspended the application and renewal processes for licenses to carry firearms due to COVID-19 concerns. The speaker argues this is an unconstitutional violation and infringement on Second Amendment rights, suggesting alternative methods like livestream interviews to maintain the process.

This video discusses five proposed gun control bills in Rhode Island, highlighting their potential impact on Second Amendment rights. The bills include a 'tattle-tale' bill requiring notification of firearm sales, bans on untraceable 'ghost guns' and 3D printing, a magazine capacity limit, and an 'assault weapon' ban. The speaker urges Rhode Island residents to contact their legislators and encourages broader sharing of this information to raise awareness about potential infringements.

Illinois has passed three new gun control bills that significantly impact firearm sales and ownership. HB 1468 mandates a 72-hour waiting period for semi-automatic firearms and all .50 caliber sales. HB 1465 bans the sale or transfer of assault weapons, attachments, .50 caliber rifles, and magazines over 10 rounds to individuals under 21, with grandfathering for existing owners. HB 1467 bans bump stocks and allows municipalities to regulate or ban assault weapons. Additionally, a Chicago ordinance proposed by Rahm Emanuel would require banks doing business with the city to impose restrictions on firearm-selling customers, including age limits and background checks.