Videos tagged with Social Security Gun Ban

Michael Hammond, Legislative Counsel for Gun Owners of America, discusses a regulation that would have barred individuals receiving Social Security Disability benefits for mental health reasons from owning firearms. He argues this policy lacked due process, as bureaucrats could deny gun rights based on diagnoses like anxiety without medical degrees or personal interaction. The regulation, a mandate from the Obama administration, was rolled back by a bipartisan vote, with Republicans and five Democrats voting to repeal it. Hammond contrasts this with the perceived media narrative that Republicans support 'crazy people' having guns, calling such framing fraudulent.

This video discusses the legislative efforts and public perception surrounding gun rights in the United States, focusing on the Social Security gun ban and lead ammunition bans. Dr. AWR Hawkins, a Second Amendment writer for Breitbart, argues that these measures are insidious attempts to systematically restrict Second Amendment rights. The discussion highlights how broad terms like 'mentally deficient' can be misused and how economic barriers, like expensive background checks or ammunition, can effectively ban firearm ownership for vulnerable populations.

This discussion with Eric Pratt of Gun Owners of America outlines the organization's gun rights agenda for 2017, focusing on key legislative and executive actions anticipated under the incoming Trump administration. Key topics include repealing gun-free zones, implementing national concealed carry reciprocity, addressing suppressor regulations, and reversing Obama-era executive orders that restrict firearm ownership for seniors and others. The conversation emphasizes the importance of grassroots activism and direct engagement with lawmakers to protect Second Amendment rights.