Be Aware: Privatized Gun Control Is The Future For Anti-Gunners

Published on February 3, 2022
Duration: 10:02

This video from Guns & Gadgets discusses the emerging trend of 'privatized gun control,' where anti-gun advocates are pushing for measures like gun taxes and mandatory liability insurance, exemplified by a San Jose city council ordinance. While a similar statewide bill in California (AB 1223) was defeated, the speaker warns that these tactics are likely to spread to other states. The video highlights the legal challenges faced by such ordinances, likening them to poll taxes, and emphasizes the importance of citizen engagement with legislators to protect Second Amendment rights.

Quick Summary

Privatized gun control involves using private entities like insurance companies to enforce gun control measures, such as taxes and mandatory liability insurance, as seen in San Jose. This strategy emerges when direct legislative bans are not feasible, aiming to increase the cost and complexity of legal firearm ownership.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Privatized Gun Control
  2. 00:39Rising Violent Crime in Democrat-Controlled Cities
  3. 01:14Gun Controllers' Strategy: Blaming Firearms
  4. 02:43San Jose's Gun Tax and Liability Insurance
  5. 03:34The Privatization of Gun Control Explained
  6. 03:56Legal Challenges to San Jose's Ordinance
  7. 04:10Gun Controllers Embrace the San Jose Model
  8. 05:04A Novel Idea for Funding Crime Costs
  9. 06:08California's AB 1223: A Statewide Gun Tax Bill
  10. 06:36Existing Taxes on Firearms and Ammunition
  11. 07:09Most Crime Guns Are Stolen or Black Market
  12. 07:25California's AB 1223 Bill is Defeated
  13. 07:39The Threat Isn't Gone: Future Legislation
  14. 07:55Stay Aware and Contact Your Legislators
  15. 08:14We The People Hold More Power
  16. 08:34Win and Loss in California: Privatized Gun Control
  17. 08:47San Jose: A Proving Ground for New Tactics
  18. 09:00Support the Channel: Subscribe and Share
  19. 09:33Conclusion: Stay Safe and Vigilant

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'privatized gun control'?

Privatized gun control is a strategy where anti-gun advocates push for measures like gun taxes and mandatory liability insurance, enforced by private entities like insurance companies, rather than through direct government legislation. This approach aims to regulate gun ownership indirectly.

What specific measures are being proposed under privatized gun control?

The primary measures discussed are a 'gun tax,' such as the $25 per firearm fee in San Jose, and mandatory liability insurance for gun owners. These aim to increase the cost and complexity of legal firearm ownership.

What was the outcome of California's AB 1223 bill?

California's AB 1223, which proposed a $25 tax on every gun owned and an undetermined tax on ammunition, was defeated. However, the speaker warns that similar legislation is likely to be introduced in other states.

Why are anti-gun groups pursuing privatized gun control?

Anti-gun groups are pursuing privatized gun control because they find it difficult to pass outright bans or strict legislative measures. By leveraging taxes and insurance, they can make firearm ownership more burdensome and potentially achieve similar outcomes indirectly.

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