Bill Submitted To Make Gun and Ammo Advertising Illegal

Published on October 27, 2020
Duration: 5:04

A bill, S-4718, has been submitted by anti-gun Democrats, including Senator Dianne Feinstein and Representative Scanlon, aiming to make advertising for firearms and ammunition illegal. The proposed legislation, titled the 'Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act,' seeks to amend Title 18 of the US Code to prohibit transmitting communications related to firearm or ammunition sales through wire, radio, or television if done by false or fraudulent pretenses. This move is seen as a potential violation of the First Amendment's protection of free speech.

Quick Summary

Bill S-4718, the 'Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act,' has been submitted by anti-gun Democrats to make advertising for firearms and ammunition illegal. The bill aims to amend Title 18 of the US Code, prohibiting communications related to firearm sales if conducted through false pretenses, which critics argue violates First Amendment free speech protections.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction of Anti-Gun Bill
  2. 00:23Guns & Gadgets Welcome
  3. 00:39Sponsor Mentions: Big Daddy Unlimited & USCCA
  4. 01:10Analysis of Bill S-4718
  5. 01:46Senator Dianne Feinstein's Role
  6. 02:01House Sister Bill by Rep. Scanlon
  7. 02:08Reading of the Bill's Text
  8. 02:17Bill Title: Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act
  9. 02:27How the Bill Aims to Work
  10. 03:16Impact on Firearm Advertising
  11. 03:27Violation of First Amendment
  12. 03:39Constitutional Law and Free Speech
  13. 04:03Comparison to Other Speech
  14. 04:31Concluding Remarks and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bill S-4718?

Bill S-4718, introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to make advertising for firearms and ammunition illegal. It seeks to amend Title 18 of the US Code, specifically targeting communications transmitted via wire, radio, or television that are related to firearm or ammunition sales if conducted through false or fraudulent pretenses.

Who introduced the bill to ban gun and ammo advertising?

The Senate version of the bill, S-4718, was introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein from California. A similar bill has also been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Scanlon of Pennsylvania. Both are described as anti-gun Democrats.

What is the stated purpose of the 'Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act'?

The bill is officially titled the 'Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act.' Its stated purpose is to make fraudulent dealings in firearms and ammunition unlawful. However, critics argue that its practical effect would be to ban legitimate advertising for firearms and ammunition.

How does this bill potentially violate the First Amendment?

The bill is seen as a potential violation of the First Amendment because it seeks to prohibit advertising for legal products. Proponents of gun rights argue that advertising a legal product, made legally, for purchase by those who can legally own it, does not constitute hate speech or incitement, and therefore should be protected under free speech principles.

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