Ben Shapiro Was Denied a Carry Permit | INTERVIEW WITH ERICH PRATT

Published on May 11, 2021
Duration: 9:48

Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, discusses the complexities and historical discrimination surrounding firearm carry permits, particularly in light of a Supreme Court case concerning the right to bear arms outside the home. He highlights arbitrary denials, corruption, and the discriminatory application of gun control laws, drawing parallels to historical injustices. Pratt expresses optimism about the current Supreme Court's potential to uphold Second Amendment rights and invalidate restrictive 'may issue' laws in several states.

Quick Summary

Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America discusses the fight for carry permits, highlighting how 'may issue' laws in states like New York lead to arbitrary denials, even for those facing threats. He contrasts this with the 'shall issue' standard and historical discrimination, advocating for the 'shall not be infringed' interpretation of the Second Amendment.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction of Erich Pratt
  2. 00:16Supreme Court Case on Carrying Arms
  3. 00:40Lower Courts' Interpretation of Second Amendment
  4. 01:17New York City's Permit Denials
  5. 01:48Corruption and Double Standards in Permits
  6. 02:37Impact of the Supreme Court Case
  7. 02:49Ben Shapiro's Personal CCW Denial
  8. 03:23Contradictory Leftist Gun Control Arguments
  9. 04:00Historical Discrimination in Gun Control
  10. 04:44'Guns for Me, Not for Thee'
  11. 05:01Supreme Court Justices and Second Amendment
  12. 05:54Anti-Gun Legislators' Concern
  13. 06:14Consequences of a Supreme Court Win
  14. 06:34Andrew Cuomo and Gun Control
  15. 07:07Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth
  16. 07:28Potential for Arbitrary Lines
  17. 07:52Levels of Gun Carry Regulations
  18. 08:13Heller Decision and Scrutiny
  19. 09:01'Shall Not Be Infringed' Standard
  20. 09:28Saving Lives Through Self-Defense
  21. 09:35Conclusion of Interview

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the Supreme Court case regarding carrying arms outside the home?

The Supreme Court is considering a case that could invalidate restrictive 'may issue' carry laws in several states, potentially affirming the individual right to bear arms outside the home and ending arbitrary permit denials based on subjective needs.

How has the right to bear arms been historically applied in the US?

Historically, gun control laws have been applied discriminatorily. An example is Martin Luther King Jr. being denied a concealed carry permit in 1956, highlighting how laws were not always intended for equal application across all demographics.

What is the difference between 'shall issue' and 'may issue' states regarding carry permits?

In 'shall issue' states, permits must be granted if objective criteria are met. In 'may issue' states, like New York, officials have broad discretion to deny permits, often requiring applicants to prove a 'special need'.

What is Gun Owners of America's stance on Second Amendment rights?

Gun Owners of America advocates for the 'shall not be infringed' standard, arguing that this interpretation should invalidate all firearm restrictions, ensuring a robust and unrestricted right to bear arms for self-defense.

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