ANTI-GUNNERS MAKE HUGE STRATEGIC MISTAKE: THIS WILL BACKFIRE...

Published on January 12, 2024
Duration: 16:55

This video analyzes a letter sent by 19 state Attorneys General to the White House, requesting restrictions on 5.56 ammunition sales from the Lake City Ammunition Plant. The host, Mark Smith, argues this letter strategically backfires by admitting billions of rounds of military-grade 5.56 ammunition have entered the civilian market, thereby supporting the 'common use' doctrine for AR-15 style firearms. He uses this admission to counter arguments for bans, highlighting the vast disparity between ammunition used in mass shootings and the total civilian supply.

Quick Summary

Nineteen state Attorneys General made a strategic mistake by requesting restrictions on 5.56 ammunition sales, as their letter inadvertently admitted that billions of rounds of military-grade 5.56 ammunition have entered the civilian market. This admission strengthens the argument that AR-15 style firearms are in 'common use,' a key legal standard for Second Amendment protection, by demonstrating their widespread availability and lawful possession by citizens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What strategic mistake did 19 state Attorneys General make regarding 5.56 ammunition?

Nineteen state Attorneys General made a strategic mistake by sending a letter to the White House requesting restrictions on 5.56 ammunition sales. Their letter inadvertently admitted that billions of rounds of military-grade 5.56 ammunition have entered the civilian market, which strengthens the argument that AR-15 style firearms are in common use.

How does the admission of 'billions of rounds' of 5.56 ammunition benefit the Second Amendment community?

The admission of billions of 5.56mm rounds sold to civilians serves as evidence that AR-15 style firearms are ubiquitous and in 'common use.' This directly counters arguments for banning such firearms, as the 'common use' doctrine is a key legal standard for protecting arms in lawful possession by law-abiding citizens.

What is the 'common use' doctrine in relation to firearms?

The 'common use' doctrine is a legal standard derived from Supreme Court cases like Heller and Miller. It dictates that arms which are in ordinary possession by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes are protected under the Second Amendment and cannot be easily banned by the government.

How does the volume of 5.56 ammunition used in mass shootings compare to civilian sales?

The volume of 5.56mm ammunition used in mass shootings, even with exaggerated estimates, is statistically minuscule compared to the billions of rounds sold to civilians. For example, an estimated 14,000 rounds were used in 2022 mass shootings, a tiny fraction of the total civilian supply, undermining claims that widespread civilian ownership leads to significant misuse.

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