Constitutional Carry Bill Gutted By Oath Breaker

Published on February 25, 2022
Duration: 7:16

This video discusses the gutting of Indiana House Bill 1077, which aimed to establish constitutional carry. Despite passing the House, the bill was significantly amended in the Senate Judiciary Committee following testimony from Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter, who opposed the measure. The amendment effectively removed permitless carry, requiring permits for all individuals unless federally prohibited. The speaker criticizes law enforcement opposition to such bills, arguing it infringes on constitutional rights.

Quick Summary

Indiana's constitutional carry bill, HB 1077, was effectively gutted in the Senate Judiciary Committee. An amendment, passed 6-5, removed the permitless carry provision following opposition from the Indiana State Police and other law enforcement groups, despite the bill's initial passage in the House.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction & Channel Mission
  2. 00:32Constitutional Carry Bill Gutted
  3. 00:42Indiana HB 1077 in Senate Committee
  4. 01:13Superintendent Douglas Carter's Testimony
  5. 02:00Law Enforcement vs. Constitutional Rights
  6. 03:02Opposition from Police Departments
  7. 03:24Misconceptions about Permitless Carry
  8. 03:59The Amendment Gutting the Bill
  9. 04:34Vote Breakdown and Bill Status
  10. 05:09Sponsor Representative Ben Smalls' Statement
  11. 05:44Opposition Groups: Everytown, Moms Demand Action
  12. 06:00Victim of Own Success? Permit Systems
  13. 06:22Conclusion & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Indiana's constitutional carry bill, HB 1077?

Indiana House Bill 1077, which aimed to establish permitless constitutional carry, was significantly amended and 'gutted' in the Senate Judiciary Committee. An amendment removed the permitless carry provision, requiring permits for all individuals, effectively killing the original intent of the bill.

Who opposed Indiana's constitutional carry bill and why?

Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter testified against HB 1077, citing concerns about 'outside influence' and law enforcement's understanding of frontline effects. Various police departments and associations also opposed it, often citing fears of increased crime, which the bill's proponents dispute.

What was the outcome of the vote on the amendment to HB 1077?

The amendment that gutted constitutional carry passed the Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee by a narrow margin of 6 to 5. All Democratic committee members voted in favor of the amendment, while the Republican members were split on the vote.

What is the current status of constitutional carry in Indiana after HB 1077's amendment?

While the amended bill moved to the Senate floor for consideration, it is no longer constitutional carry. The original intent of allowing permitless carry was removed by the amendment, meaning citizens still require a government-issued permit to carry firearms.

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