Breaking News! Bill Introduced To Overturn Federal “Gun Control”

Published on February 27, 2025
Duration: 5:51

This video from Copper Jacket TV discusses HR 11643, the SAFER Voter Act, introduced by Representative Thomas Massie. The bill aims to lower the federal minimum age for purchasing handguns from a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) from 21 to 18 years old. This legislative effort is a direct response to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in re V. ATF, which found the previous age restriction unconstitutional. The speaker emphasizes the importance of codifying this change into federal law to protect Second Amendment rights for legal adults.

Quick Summary

Representative Thomas Massie has introduced HR 11643, the SAFER Voter Act, aiming to lower the federal minimum age for handgun purchases from licensed dealers (FFLs) from 21 to 18. This legislative effort follows a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that deemed the previous age restriction unconstitutional, seeking to codify this change into federal law.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Year Overview
  2. 00:26Thomas Massie's New Bill
  3. 01:17Bill Details: SAFER Voter Act
  4. 02:20Bill Text and Legal Context
  5. 03:16Codifying Rights and Future Implications
  6. 04:06Restoring Rights for Legal Adults
  7. 04:46Call to Action and Future Outlook
  8. 05:26Closing and Channel Promotion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SAFER Voter Act?

The SAFER Voter Act, also known as HR 11643, is a bill introduced by Representative Thomas Massie. Its primary goal is to reduce the minimum federal age for purchasing handguns from a licensed dealer (FFL) from 21 years old down to 18 years old.

Why was the SAFER Voter Act introduced?

This bill was introduced partly in response to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in re V. ATF, which found the federal prohibition on handgun sales to individuals aged 18-20 unconstitutional. The act aims to codify this change into federal law.

Who introduced the SAFER Voter Act?

The SAFER Voter Act (HR 11643) was introduced by Representative Thomas Massie. He is a proponent of Second Amendment rights and seeks to restore rights for legal adults.

What specific federal laws does HR 11643 aim to change?

HR 11643 proposes to strike language from federal statutes 18 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1) and 922(c)(1). These sections currently prevent FFLs from transferring handguns to individuals under the age of 21.

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