Videos tagged with Senator Martin Heinrich

Ian McCollum, host of Forgotten Weapons, provides an expert analysis of the proposed 'Gas Operated Semi Automatic Firearm Exclusion Act.' He explains that the bill's broad and deceptive definitions of 'gas-operated' systems, including direct impingement, piston, recoil, and blowback actions, would effectively ban most semi-automatic firearms, including the AR platform. McCollum emphasizes the critical need to address such legislation due to its significant technical inaccuracies and potential impact.

This video provides an in-depth analysis of the proposed GO SAFE Act, a piece of gun control legislation focused on regulating gas-operated semi-automatic firearms. It details the act's criteria for regulation, including semi-automatic function, gas operation, and magazine capacity limits, while also outlining specific exemptions for traditional firearms used for self-defense, hunting, and sporting purposes. The discussion highlights concerns about potential constitutional challenges and the political landscape surrounding its passage.