Analysis of Exchange Between Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Assistant AG Lanny Breuer

Published on November 2, 2011
Duration: 20:52

This video analyzes testimony from Assistant AG Lanny Breuer and Senator Dianne Feinstein regarding gun control and the Fast and Furious operation. It highlights differing perspectives on the source of firearms in Mexico, the effectiveness of gun control laws, and the role of the ATF. The analysis critiques the push for stricter gun laws, arguing they may disarm law-abiding citizens without deterring cartels.

Quick Summary

Critics argue that Mexican drug cartels operate outside the law and are not deterred by US gun control measures. They can acquire weapons through illegal means in other countries or from corrupt sources, and stricter US laws may disarm law-abiding citizens without impacting cartel operations.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Breuer's Testimony
  2. 00:48Senator Feinstein Questions Breuer on Gun Tracing
  3. 02:06Analysis of Gun Tracing Statistics
  4. 03:04Cartels and International Lawlessness
  5. 04:02Breuer's Response on Recovered Weapons
  6. 04:59Feinstein on Lax US Gun Laws
  7. 05:38Focus on Constructive Solutions
  8. 05:55Fast and Furious Scandal Mentioned
  9. 06:54Registration and Firearm Purchases
  10. 07:37ATF and Multiple Sales Reports
  11. 08:03Semi-Automatic Firearm Ownership Debate
  12. 09:09National Firearms Registration Scheme
  13. 09:31One Gun a Month/Year Law Effectiveness
  14. 10:30Cartels' Global Sourcing of Weapons
  15. 11:30Fast and Furious Impact on Cartels
  16. 11:45Sheriff Baboo's Findings
  17. 12:24Summary of Breuer's Testimony
  18. 13:02Breuer on Weapon Tracking Tools
  19. 13:20Focus on the Problem, Not Blame
  20. 14:00Guns and Scores of Deaths
  21. 14:20Critique of Feinstein's Statements
  22. 14:41US Gun Ownership vs. Crime Rates
  23. 14:53Mexico's Strict Gun Laws
  24. 16:02Effectiveness of Mexico's Gun Laws
  25. 16:38Mexican Officials Desire US-Style Laws
  26. 16:57Feinstein's Stance vs. Mexican Reality
  27. 17:11Feinstein Reiterates Gun Tracing Data
  28. 17:37Wide Receiver Case Example
  29. 18:05Need for More Tools to Stop Trafficking
  30. 18:21Number One Tool for ATF
  31. 19:13Critique of Breuer's 'Audacity'
  32. 19:45National Registration as Top Tool
  33. 20:28Conclusion: Gun Control Push

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Assistant AG Lanny Breuer's admission regarding 'gunwalking'?

Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer admitted that he learned about 'gunwalking' in April 2010 and did not report it to anyone, stating he did not believe it was a significant issue at the time.

What percentage of firearms recovered in Mexico are claimed to be from the United States?

Senator Dianne Feinstein cited data suggesting 70% of firearms recovered in Mexico in 2009-2010 were US-sourced. Lanny Breuer later stated that out of 94,000 weapons recovered in Mexico over five years, 64,000 were traced to the United States.

What are the arguments against stricter US gun control laws in relation to Mexican cartels?

Critics argue that Mexican drug cartels operate outside the law and are not deterred by US gun control measures. They can acquire weapons through illegal means in other countries or from corrupt sources, and stricter US laws may disarm law-abiding citizens without impacting cartel operations.

What does the video suggest is the primary goal of the gun control push?

The video suggests that the primary goal of the gun control push is to restrict the rights of law-abiding American citizens, with the actual impact on cartels being a secondary concern or an unintended consequence.

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