Videos tagged with State Authority

This video delves into the complexities of the Hughes Amendment (18 USC 922) and its impact on post-1986 machine gun ownership. It argues that the ATF's restrictive interpretation, codified in 27 CFR 479.105, was an overreach and misinterpretation of the statute, particularly in light of the overturned Chevron doctrine. The analysis suggests potential legal avenues for states to allow citizens to acquire these firearms under the 'under the authority of' clause, challenging the ATF's current stance.

The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that the state's residents are not entitled to Second Amendment protections as interpreted by the US Supreme Court, citing the 'spirit of Aloha.' The court affirmed the state's authority to require permits for carrying firearms in public, even for individuals who legally purchased firearms elsewhere. This decision upholds Hawaii's existing gun control laws and emphasizes the state's right to regulate firearm possession.