27 Anti-Gun Bills Submitted In Texas (AWB, Mag Ban, Red Flag, etc)

Published on November 12, 2020
Duration: 11:02

This video from Guns & Gadgets 2nd Amendment News details 27 anti-gun bills pre-filed in Texas. The speaker, demonstrating expert knowledge of legislative processes and Second Amendment rights, breaks down key proposals including bans on gun show sales, restrictions on private transfers, red flag laws, assault weapon bans, magazine capacity limits, and changes to storage and duty to retreat laws. Viewers are urged to contact their legislators to oppose these measures.

Quick Summary

Texas is facing 27 proposed anti-gun bills covering a wide range of restrictions. Key proposals include bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, implementation of Red Flag laws, restrictions on gun show and private sales, mandatory firearm storage, and changes to self-defense laws like Stand Your Ground. Viewers are urged to contact legislators to oppose these measures.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 27 Anti-Gun Bills in Texas
  2. 01:19HB52 & HB254: Banning Gun Show and Private Sales
  3. 01:53HB127 & HB213: Restrictions on Carry and Long Guns
  4. 02:11HB164, HB395, HB172, HB241: Red Flag & Assault Weapon Bans
  5. 03:12HB178, HB234, HB185: Magazine Bans & Storage Laws
  6. 04:22HB196, HB201: Stand Your Ground & Campus Carry Changes
  7. 05:05HB208, HB218: Manufacturing Bans & FFL Requirements
  8. 05:31HB210, HB235, HB223: Domestic Violence & Misdemeanor Restrictions
  9. 07:03HB227, HB229, HB231: Reporting & Assault Weapon Transfers
  10. 07:40HB236, HB238: Preemption & Licensed Carry Bans
  11. 08:16HB521, SB163, SB164: Mental Health Registry & Background Checks

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of anti-gun legislation are being proposed in Texas?

Texas is seeing 27 anti-gun bills filed, including proposals for Assault Weapon Bans (AWB), magazine capacity limits (e.g., 10 rounds), Red Flag laws, bans on gun show and private sales, mandatory storage requirements, and repeal of Stand Your Ground provisions.

How do proposed Texas bills aim to restrict firearm transfers?

Several bills target firearm transfers: HB118 restricts person-to-person sales, HB208 regulates 'ghost gun' manufacturing, HB218 mandates FFL transfers for all private sales, and HB231 prohibits 'assault weapon' transfers while raising the minimum age for semi-auto rifles to 21.

What are the key changes proposed for carrying firearms in Texas?

Proposed changes include HB127 restricting carry of non-handguns, HB201 seeking to repeal campus carry at certain universities, and HB236 making it easier for businesses to ban licensed carry. Additionally, HB196 proposes repealing Stand Your Ground and adding a duty to retreat.

What is the significance of HB238 regarding local gun laws in Texas?

HB238 aims to repeal state preemption laws in Texas. This would allow individual municipalities to enact their own, potentially stricter, firearm regulations, overriding statewide uniformity and potentially creating a patchwork of conflicting laws.

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