Videos tagged with William Blackstone

This video explains the historical significance of William Blackstone's 'Commentaries on the Laws of England' for understanding the Second Amendment. It highlights that Blackstone's work, widely read by the Founding Fathers, supports the interpretation of the Second Amendment as protecting an individual right to self-defense and the right to keep and bear commonly owned arms.

This podcast episode features AWR Hawkins interviewing Eric Pratt of Gun Owners of America, focusing on the Second Amendment and constitutional rights. They discuss the Supreme Court's Heller decision, emphasizing it affirmed an individual right to bear arms, not a collective one. The conversation delves into the philosophical underpinnings of rights, positing they originate from God, not government, drawing parallels to the Declaration of Independence and the writings of Blackstone. The speakers critique political rhetoric surrounding gun control, particularly claims made by Hillary Clinton, and highlight the statistical realities of gun violence versus justifiable gun use. They also address the concept of 'gun-free zones' as ineffective and dangerous.