Videos tagged with Violent Felons

House Bill 2759 in Texas aims to restore Second Amendment rights for non-violent felons who have served their time. The bill distinguishes between violent offenders, who will retain firearm prohibitions, and non-violent offenders, such as those with past white-collar or drug offenses, who could have their firearm restrictions lifted. This legislation seeks to implement a common-sense approach to rehabilitation and the right to self-defense.

This video discusses the increasing ATF scrutiny on gun stores for facilitating straw purchases, where one individual buys multiple firearms for others, often criminals. The speaker highlights a case in Washington D.C. where a man purchased 34 guns from three different stores, leading to potential closure and arrests for the involved businesses. The core concern is that gun stores may face federal charges even if they were unaware of the straw purchase, especially in 'blue states,' emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance and employee training.

Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney and Supreme Court bar member, predicts the Supreme Court's future rulings on Second Amendment rights for 'prohibited persons' under 18 USC 922g. He outlines four potential categories for how the court might rule: non-violent felons, violent individuals, drug traffickers, and drug users, with a discussion on due process and red flag laws.

Paul Harrell argues that laws restricting firearm ownership for felons, particularly after they have served their time, are fundamentally flawed. He contends that the premise of 'allowing' felons to own firearms is presumptuous, as individuals intent on harm will not adhere to such laws. Harrell emphasizes that good-faith arguments for gun control often rely on narratives rather than statistics, pointing out that common items like hammers cause more harm than certain firearms. He advocates for the repeal of all firearm-related laws, asserting that they primarily disarm law-abiding citizens while failing to deter criminals.