Cory Book Wants to Require Federal License for All Gun Owners

Published on May 7, 2019
Duration: 6:16

Colion Noir critically analyzes Senator Cory Booker's proposed National Gun License Program, arguing it's an ineffective obstacle to lawful gun ownership rather than a crime deterrent. He highlights statistical inaccuracies in Booker's claims about gun violence and mass shootings, contrasting them with data on suicide rates and the ineffectiveness of gun bans in countries like Japan. Noir posits that such measures create an elite class of gun owners while criminals continue to acquire firearms illegally, ultimately aiming for a police state.

Quick Summary

Colion Noir critically examines Cory Booker's National Gun License Program, arguing it's an ineffective obstacle to lawful gun ownership. He highlights statistical inaccuracies regarding mass shootings and suicide rates, contrasting them with data from countries like Japan, and suggests such policies aim for a police state rather than crime reduction.

Chapters

  1. 00:12Connecticut Gun Homicide Rate Claims
  2. 00:32National Gun License Program Requirements
  3. 00:40Mass Shooting Rate Inaccuracies
  4. 01:07Gun License Scheme Failure
  5. 01:24Gun Violence Rates & Suicide
  6. 02:17Why Gun Laws Haven't Changed
  7. 02:59Gun Industry Under Attack
  8. 04:17Gun Violence in Newark
  9. 05:23A Police State for the People

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key components of Cory Booker's proposed National Gun License Program?

The National Gun License Program proposed by Cory Booker would include mandatory fingerprinting, gun safety courses, and an FBI background check. This license would be valid for five years.

Does evidence suggest that gun licensing laws significantly reduce gun violence?

While some jurisdictions like Connecticut report drops in gun homicides after implementing licensing, national trends show similar decreases without such mandates. Texas saw a 40% drop in gun homicides after passing concealed carry without a license requirement.

How does the video address claims about mass shootings in America?

The video disputes the claim that 'every day in America we have in the aggregate a mass shooting,' stating that the actual numbers for mass shootings in 2018 were far lower than daily occurrences.

What is the relationship between gun violence and suicide rates according to the video?

The video points out that over 60% of gun deaths are suicides. It argues that restricting firearm access for law-abiding citizens won't lower suicide rates, citing Japan as an example where strict gun laws coexist with high suicide rates.

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