Videos tagged with State Law Violation

This video explains how states are using "thousand paper cuts" to circumvent the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). It details how violations of state laws, particularly public nuisance and false advertising statutes, can be used to sue firearm manufacturers and sellers, even for the actions of third parties. The discussion highlights the Gustoen v. Springfield case and Washington State's specific legislative approach, which defines nuisance broadly and establishes a per se proximate cause for violations.

This video discusses an investigation by the San Juan County Sheriff's Office into the 'New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence' group for allegedly violating state law during a gun buyback event. The group, which championed universal background check laws, is accused of facilitating firearm transactions without the required checks, creating a situation of ironic hypocrisy. The sheriff's office is examining whether the group's actions contravened the 2019 law requiring background checks for most private firearm sales.

This video discusses a Seattle ordinance requiring locked firearm storage within private residences, which the speaker argues directly violates Washington state preemption law (RCW 9.41.290). The law states that cities cannot enact firearm regulations that are more restrictive than state law. The speaker highlights this as a blatant disregard for state statutes by the mayor.

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that the University of Colorado's campus gun ban violates state law, specifically the 2003 Concealed Carry Act. This decision, represented by attorney Jim Manley, means the ban is not officially gone yet but requires further action in the trial court to be fully rescinded. The court did not need to address Second Amendment issues as the ban was struck down based on statutory grounds.