CN Live | Live with Chip Eberhart - 2/9/17

Buck Sexton, author of 'Manufacturing Delusion,' discusses with Frank Miniter how anti-gun activists employ 'zombie lies' and propaganda to create a phobia of firearms. Sexton highlights the ineffectiveness of gun-free zones, citing personal experience with vastly different gun ownership laws between New York City and Florida. The discussion emphasizes the deliberate manipulation of language and fear to advance a specific agenda.

This video from Guns & Gadgets details Kansas House Bill 2501, a significant legislative shift in firearm regulation. The bill decriminalizes the possession, manufacture, and sale of suppressors and short-barreled shotguns at the state level, while simultaneously increasing penalties for criminals who misuse firearms. It also establishes a firearm hold agreement for gun owners to temporarily store firearms with licensed dealers, offering civil immunity to dealers. The bill represents a strategic move towards punishing misuse rather than banning items, aligning with constitutional principles and historical firearm regulation.

The DC Court of Appeals has struck down the District's ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds in the Benson case, ruling it violates the Second Amendment. DC has filed emergency motions for rehearing en banc and to suspend the ruling's precedential effect, which the plaintiffs are opposing. This legal battle is critical for the future of magazine capacity laws nationwide.

This CRPA TV episode, featuring Chuck Michel, discusses the significant legal developments in the Duncan v. Bonta case concerning California's magazine capacity ban. A recent DC court ruling has created a circuit split, potentially increasing the Supreme Court's likelihood of hearing the Duncan case. The discussion highlights the legal reasoning behind the DC ruling, emphasizing that standard-capacity magazines are considered 'arms' for lawful use.

Colion Noir critiques a politician's argument that firearms are unnecessary for self-defense, using disarmed victims of the Virginia Tech shooting as an example. Noir argues this is virtue signaling, contrasting it with the Founders' view of firearms as a moral responsibility. He highlights the hypocrisy of politicians having armed security while advocating for unarmed citizens in vulnerable locations.

The DOJ is arguing that the NFA can still be enforced against pistol-braced firearms even after the ATF's pistol brace rule was struck down. This means the government believes it doesn't need a specific rule to classify and enforce NFA regulations on these items, relying instead on their interpretation of existing statutes. This shifts the legal battleground from specific rules to the broader interpretation of law by unelected officials, raising concerns for gun owners.

This NRA News segment features Dom Raso, a U.S. Navy SEAL veteran, dissecting instances of public figures allegedly misrepresenting military experiences for personal gain. Raso contrasts fabricated or exaggerated claims, such as Hillary Clinton's Bosnia 'sniper fire' story, with the harsh realities of combat, emphasizing the importance of truthfulness and accountability for those seeking leadership positions. The video highlights the gravity of military service and the ethical implications of exploiting it for political advancement.

Armed citizens Jack Wilson and Stephen Willeford, who stopped mass shooters, critically analyze Joe Biden's proposed gun control measures. They highlight the ineffectiveness of 'shoot them in the leg' advice in real-world scenarios and defend the AR-15 platform against mischaracterizations. The discussion emphasizes the potential financial burden of proposed taxes and the criminalization of private gun transfers under 'universal background checks,' urging viewers to support the NRA.

This video emphasizes the NRA's mission to defend Second Amendment rights against perceived threats from 'elites' and gun control advocates. Speakers like Wayne LaPierre and Donald Trump Jr. highlight the importance of firearm ownership for personal safety and freedom. The NRA is presented as the primary organization fighting to preserve these rights for law-abiding citizens.

This video details the case of Austin Tong, a Fordham University student charged with a hate crime for posting a picture of an AR-15, citing self-defense needs due to rising crime and anti-Asian sentiment. The university's misidentification of the rifle as automatic and subsequent disciplinary actions are highlighted, with Tong arguing for his Second Amendment rights and planning legal action against the university for alleged free speech violations. The NRA and 'Students for 2A' are supporting his defense.