Videos tagged with Violence Policy Center

Colion Noir, an expert firearms instructor, breaks down President Biden's controversial statements regarding semi-automatic firearms. Noir clarifies the technical definitions of firearm action types and the political origins of the term 'assault weapon,' attributing its popularization to Josh Sugarmann's 1988 strategy memo. The analysis also touches on Biden's past remarks about 9mm ammunition and 'smart guns,' providing a comprehensive overview of the political discourse surrounding firearm terminology and regulation.

This video, from Guns & Gadgets, explores the controversial claim by the Violence Policy Center that Glocks should be classified as machine guns due to easily available conversion devices. It highlights the significant number of Glocks in circulation in the US and questions the logic of such classifications by drawing parallels to other common firearms like ARs and AKs. The discussion touches upon the ATF's regulatory authority and the broader debate surrounding firearm convertibility.

This video analyzes the historical strategy of anti-gun advocate Josh Sugarman, focusing on his role in coining the term 'assault weapon' and advocating for bans on semi-automatic rifles and handguns. It highlights how public confusion between fully automatic and semi-automatic firearms was exploited to gain support for restrictions. The content also touches upon key legal victories for gun rights, such as the Heller and McDonald Supreme Court decisions, and the growth of the firearms market despite these advocacy efforts.

This video debunks a study by the Violence Policy Center (VPC) claiming silencers are a threat to public safety. Host Adam Kraut argues the VPC's study relies on cherry-picked examples and misinterprets the purpose of silencers, often citing crimes where individuals were already engaged in illegal activities. The video emphasizes educating the public about silencer benefits and advocating for deregulation legislation.

Firearms instructor Brian Normandy explains that 'bullet buttons' are a legal compliance mechanism for semi-automatic rifles in California, designed to work around the state's assault weapons ban by requiring a tool to remove the magazine. He argues that these firearms are California-compliant and that the 'bullet button' is a non-issue, contrary to media portrayals and claims by groups like the Violence Policy Center. Normandy emphasizes that law-abiding citizens register their firearms, and criminals disregard gun laws.

This video features an interview with Pete Brownell, President of Brownells and an NRA Board Member, conducted by Cameron Gray. The discussion centers on Pete Brownell being specifically named in a 2011 Violence Policy Center report titled "Blood Money." The video also references the 2011 Brownells Gunsmith Career Fair in Des Moines, IA, and is presented by NRA News. The content appears to be a political commentary related to gun rights and advocacy groups.

This video features John Lott discussing the nomination of Andrew Traver to the ATF directorship, criticizing Traver's past statements and actions regarding firearms regulation. Lott argues that Traver, described as an 'anti-gun zealot,' has made extreme misstatements about the assault weapons ban and firearm calibers, conflating semi-automatic weapons with machine guns and misrepresenting the power of common rifle calibers. The discussion extends to President Obama's broader stance on gun control, citing his past statements and judicial appointments as indicators of a desire to restrict gun ownership.

This video discusses the oral arguments in the H.R. 2 case challenging Washington D.C.'s post-Heller gun laws. Attorney Steve H. Brook argues that D.C.'s laws are among the most restrictive in the nation, comparing them to Chicago's. The discussion highlights the judges' inquiries into historical precedents and D.C.'s arguments regarding 'assault weapons' and their common use, contrasting them with expert testimony.