16 AGs Push Back On Biden's Assault Weapons Ban!

Published on February 15, 2023
Duration: 5:24

Sixteen State Attorneys General, led by Montana's Austin Knudsen, have formally opposed President Biden's proposed ban on "assault weapons." The letter argues that such a ban is unconstitutional, citing that semi-automatic firearms are commonly used for self-defense by over 100 million Americans. The AGs also challenge the effectiveness of previous bans, referencing DOJ studies that found no discernible impact on violent crime.

Quick Summary

Sixteen State Attorneys General, led by Montana's Austin Knudsen, have formally opposed President Biden's proposed 'assault weapons' ban, deeming it unconstitutional. They argue that semi-automatic firearms are widely used for self-defense and cite DOJ studies indicating prior bans had no discernible impact on violent crime.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: AGs Oppose Biden's Ban
  2. 00:23Reading the AGs' Letter to Biden
  3. 00:42Critique of 'Assault Weapon' Definition
  4. 01:18Biden's Past Comments on Semi-Automatics
  5. 01:57Effectiveness of 1994 Ban Debunked
  6. 02:12Right to Bear Arms and Self-Defense
  7. 02:51Supreme Court Precedent on Common Use
  8. 03:32Attorneys General Pledge Opposition
  9. 03:42List of Supporting Attorneys General
  10. 04:08Call to Action for Other States
  11. 04:25Praise for AGs' Pushback
  12. 04:39Political Landscape Outlook
  13. 04:54Conclusion and Safety Reminder

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary argument made by the 16 State Attorneys General against President Biden's proposed assault weapons ban?

The primary argument is that the ban is unconstitutional, as semi-automatic firearms are commonly used by over 100 million law-abiding Americans for self-defense. They also challenge the effectiveness of previous bans, citing studies that found no discernible impact on violent crime.

How do the Attorneys General address the term 'assault weapon' used in the proposed ban?

They argue that 'assault weapon' is a misleading label used by anti-gun politicians to scare the public. They state that President Biden's definition is broad and encompasses all semi-automatic weapons, which are the most common and effective self-defense tools available today.

What evidence do the AGs cite to refute the effectiveness of past assault weapons bans?

The Attorneys General cite two studies commissioned by the United States Department of Justice during the Clinton and Bush administrations. These studies reportedly found no discernible effect on violent crime from the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban.

Which State Attorney General led the group in opposing President Biden's assault weapons ban?

The group was led by Austin Knudsen, the Attorney General of Montana. He was joined by fifteen other State Attorneys General in sending the letter to President Biden.

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