AR-15 Ban Passed, Grandfather Clause Added… Now They Want To Do This!

Published on April 13, 2026
Duration: 10:57

This video analyzes Rhode Island's proposed bill H8073, which seeks to remove the grandfather clause from a previous assault weapons ban, making possession of previously legally owned firearms a felony. Speaker Colion Noir argues this demonstrates a pattern of incremental gun control, where initial compromises are later revoked. He highlights a state representative's statement that the ban was a 'partial step' and that the new bill 'finishes what we started,' suggesting the ultimate goal is total disarmament. The analysis also touches on legal arguments regarding 'police power' versus property confiscation under the Fifth Amendment.

Quick Summary

Rhode Island bill H8073 proposes to make possession of previously grandfathered assault weapons a felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. This move is seen by critics as a deliberate tactic to disarm citizens incrementally, by removing initial compromises like grandfather clauses and ultimately aiming for total confiscation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: The Goal of Gun Bans
  2. 00:10Rhode Island's Assault Weapons Ban and Grandfather Clause
  3. 01:00Bill H8073: Removing the Grandfather Clause
  4. 01:38State Rep's Admission: Ban Was a 'Partial Step'
  5. 02:46Framing Ownership as Government 'Allowance'
  6. 03:09Grandfather Clause Undermines Policy
  7. 03:33Possession as a 'Clerical Error'
  8. 03:43Extending the Logic of Bans
  9. 04:16Dodging the Fifth Amendment: Police Power vs. Taking
  10. 05:09Hypocrisy: Police and Politicians Keep Their Guns
  11. 05:27The Exhausting Cycle of Compromise
  12. 05:55All Gun Laws Are Infringement Collection
  13. 06:32The Staircase of Gun Control
  14. 07:02Finishing What We Started
  15. 07:18The Playbook Isn't New: Past Examples
  16. 08:41What I Love About This Situation: Honesty
  17. 09:17A Checkers Player in a Chess Game
  18. 09:39No Compromise with Disarmament Goals
  19. 09:51Key Takeaways: Never Trust the Grandfather Clause
  20. 10:00Rhode Island's Playbook: Step-by-Step Confiscation
  21. 10:20If It Can Happen in RI, It Can Happen to You
  22. 10:32Conclusion: Believe Them When They Tell You

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rhode Island bill H8073 proposing?

Rhode Island bill H8073 aims to remove the grandfather clause from the state's previous assault weapons ban. This means that firearms legally owned before the ban, which were allowed to be kept under the grandfather clause, would now be subject to confiscation, with possession becoming a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

Why is the removal of a grandfather clause significant in gun control legislation?

Removing a grandfather clause signifies a shift from regulating future sales to targeting existing ownership. It indicates that an initial compromise was temporary and that the ultimate goal of the legislation is the eventual removal of all such firearms from circulation, regardless of when they were legally acquired.

How does the speaker characterize the strategy behind incremental gun control?

The speaker describes the strategy as a 'staircase' rather than a 'slippery slope.' This implies a deliberate, step-by-step approach where each restriction is presented as a final solution, but it is actually part of a larger plan to achieve total disarmament, with each step leading closer to the ultimate goal.

What is the legal argument used to justify confiscation of legally owned firearms?

Proponents of such bans often frame it as the state exercising its 'police power' to protect public safety, rather than a 'taking' of private property. However, critics argue that forcing individuals to dispose of property under threat of imprisonment is a form of confiscation, not mere regulation.

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