Dave Chappelle's 8:46 was wrong about the Mulford Act, NRA, & the Black Panthers

Published on June 17, 2020
Duration: 20:20

Colion Noir, a former NRATV commentator, critically examines Dave Chappelle's claims about the Mulford Act, NRA, and the Black Panthers. Noir clarifies that the NRA supported the Mulford Act, which banned open carry, not an assault weapons ban, and details the historical context of the Black Panthers' armed protests and the subsequent legislative response. He also discusses the evolution of the NRA's stance on gun control.

Quick Summary

The Mulford Act of 1967 banned the openly carrying of firearms in public in California, a law supported by the NRA. This legislation was a response to the Black Panther Party's armed patrols, who carried shotguns and older rifles, not modern assault weapons. The NRA's historical support for such measures contrasts with its current hardline stance on gun rights.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Colion Noir's NRA Affiliation and Context
  2. 00:30Dave Chappelle's Mulford Act Claim Debunked
  3. 01:06Black Panthers, Weapons, and the Mulford Act
  4. 01:32California's Prior Open Carry Laws
  5. 02:52Government Reaction to Armed Black Panther Patrols
  6. 04:43Black Panthers Protest the Mulford Act
  7. 05:55Was the Mulford Act Racially Motivated?
  8. 07:12NRA's Historical Stance on Extremism
  9. 08:25Lawmakers' Fear and NRA's Early Gun Control Support
  10. 10:14Evolution of the NRA's Advocacy
  11. 11:18NRA's Historical Leadership and Policy
  12. 12:32The 'New NRA' and Harlan Carter
  13. 14:24Colion Noir's Experience with the Modern NRA
  14. 15:23NRA's Efforts to Support Diverse Gun Owners
  15. 17:22NRA's Caution and the Philando Castile Case
  16. 18:49Final Thoughts on the NRA and Racism
  17. 19:32Call to Action for Gun Rights Advocacy

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Mulford Act of 1967?

The Mulford Act, signed into law in 1967, banned the openly carrying of firearms in public in California. It was introduced by Republican legislator Don Mulford in response to the Black Panther Party's armed patrols.

Did the NRA support the Mulford Act?

Yes, the NRA supported and helped draft the Mulford Act of 1967. This was part of a historical period where the NRA was more willing to compromise on gun control measures.

What firearms did the Black Panthers carry?

During their protests, the Black Panthers primarily carried shotguns, bolt-action rifles, and M1A carbines. They did not carry 'assault weapons' in the modern definition of the term.

How has the NRA's stance on gun control evolved?

The NRA has evolved from an organization willing to compromise on gun control in the mid-20th century to a staunch defender of Second Amendment rights, particularly after the 1968 Gun Control Act and the rise of figures like Harlan Carter.

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