William Kirk of Washington Gun Law TV announces their presence at SHOT Show 2025, detailing a shift from previous years to a single, accessible location. The channel will host live interviews with prominent content creators and organizations at the Palmetto State Armory and Right to Bear booth, offering attendees a chance to meet and interact with industry figures. The schedule includes interviews with Jared Giannis, Braden Langley, Tom Grieve, Mark Smith, Carrie Sloan, and potential interviews with Chris Chang regarding Operation Blazing Swords.
This video features attorney Tom Grieve discussing the Illinois Assault Weapons Ban and its implications. He explains that purchasing a firearm in a neighboring state like Wisconsin and bringing it back to Illinois to circumvent the ban is illegal due to federal laws requiring adherence to the stricter state's regulations. Grieve also touches on the complexities of firearm registration, potential legal issues with affidavits, and the broader implications of gun control measures in Illinois, suggesting a potential path to the Supreme Court for these issues.
This video features criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve explaining the legal ramifications of brandishing a firearm to de-escalate a physical confrontation. He emphasizes that producing a gun in such a scenario, even without pointing it, can lead to serious criminal charges like disorderly conduct while armed or reckless endangerment, as it's often perceived as escalating the situation. Grieve advises prioritizing de-escalation and retreat over displaying a weapon when faced with a physical threat.
This video details a force-on-force training scenario conducted by USCCA, featuring Colion Noir. It highlights the critical differences between a shooter's recall of events under stress and the objective physical evidence, emphasizing the legal ramifications of misreporting actions, especially when engaging a fleeing suspect. Experts like Tom Grieve and Kevin Michalowski provide analysis on perceptual distortions and legal accountability.
This video discusses allegations that the ATF misclassified employees as law enforcement officers, leading to an estimated $20 million in misused taxpayer funds. Criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve suggests that while criminal prosecution is unlikely, consequences may include reprimands, forced retirements, or stalled career progression. The discussion highlights a perceived lack of accountability within government agencies and its impact on public trust.
This video provides an expert analysis of a federal judge's decision to halt Illinois's assault weapons ban. The speaker, identified as Tom Grieve, a former prosecutor and defense attorney, breaks down the legal standards for granting an injunction, focusing on irreparable harm, likelihood of success on the merits, and the balancing of harms. The analysis heavily references key Supreme Court decisions like *Bruen* and *Heller*, emphasizing the 'common use' standard for Second Amendment protections and its application to firearms like the AR-15 and high-capacity magazines.
This video critically examines the responses of AI chatbot Chat GPT regarding firearms and self-defense, highlighting its perceived anti-gun bias and factual inaccuracies. Criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve and the host discuss how AI can misrepresent data, ignore legal precedents like the Supreme Court's stance on police duty to protect, and fail to acknowledge the effectiveness of firearms in self-defense, citing studies like the CDC's findings on defensive gun uses.
This video, featuring criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve, discusses the complexities of carrying a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school. It highlights that while carrying on private property is generally permissible, stepping onto public sidewalks or streets near schools can trigger specific, often strict, state and federal laws. The discussion emphasizes the critical need to consult local laws and legal counsel, as violations can lead to severe penalties, including felony charges.
This video features legal expert Tom Grieve, a noted criminal defense attorney, advising on how to interact with federal agents like the ATF if they arrive at your door. Key advice includes never lying to federal agents to avoid obstruction charges, understanding your rights, and crucially, having specialized legal counsel prepared in advance. Grieve emphasizes that resisting a warrant is a crime and that warrants presented in the field may lack detailed probable cause information.
This video discusses the ATF's controversial new regulation requiring the registration of pistol braces. It outlines the options for compliance, including detaching and permanently altering the brace, modifying the barrel, registering as an SBR, or surrendering the firearm. The discussion highlights the legal complexities and potential penalties for non-compliance, emphasizing the importance of understanding constructive possession laws.
This video analyzes the US v. Harrison federal court case, which challenged the constitutionality of 18 USC 922(g)(3), prohibiting unlawful marijuana users from possessing firearms. The court applied the Bruen test, determining that the government failed to demonstrate historical tradition supporting such a broad prohibition. The analysis highlights the distinction between historical restrictions on dangerous individuals and the current ban on marijuana users, emphasizing that the government bears the burden of proof in justifying firearm regulations.
This video, featuring attorney Tom Grieve, provides an expert analysis of New York's post-Bruen gun laws. It details how New York is interpreting and implementing the Supreme Court's ruling, often in ways that create new restrictions on concealed carry, particularly concerning 'sensitive locations' and private property. The discussion highlights the legal challenges and the ongoing efforts to navigate these complex regulations.
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