Disarming the Common Man (Bloomberg Wins! I-1639 Back On Ballot)

Published on August 25, 2018
Duration: 13:15

This video analyzes Washington State's Initiative 1639, arguing it's designed to disarm common citizens rather than reduce crime. The speaker details how the initiative imposes monetary and time obstacles through requirements like concealed carry permits for purchases, mandatory training, waiting periods, and fees on semi-automatic rifles. It also highlights concerns about liability waivers, health record access in background checks, and raising the age for semi-automatic rifle possession to 21.

Quick Summary

Washington's Initiative 1639 is criticized for imposing significant financial and time burdens on firearm ownership, including requiring a concealed carry permit for purchases, mandatory training, a 10-day waiting period for semi-automatic rifles, and a $25 fee per rifle. Critics argue these measures are designed to disarm common citizens rather than reduce crime.

Chapters

  1. 00:12Introduction to Initiative 1639
  2. 00:56Supreme Court Ruling on I-1639 Ballot Status
  3. 01:33Initiative 1639's True Purpose: Disarming Citizens
  4. 02:48Concealed Carry Permit Requirement for Purchase
  5. 04:00Mandatory Training for Firearm Purchase
  6. 04:5510-Day Waiting Period for Semi-Automatic Rifles
  7. 05:52$25 Fee on Semi-Automatic Rifles
  8. 06:43Safe Storage Requirements and Liability
  9. 07:49State Liability Waiver
  10. 08:35Health Records in Background Checks (HIPAA Concerns)
  11. 09:49Paperwork in Triplicate
  12. 10:16Age Restriction for Semi-Automatic Rifles
  13. 11:08Definition of 'Assault Weapon'
  14. 11:11Annual Background Check Review
  15. 12:01Conclusion: Initiative 1639's Flaws

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main arguments against Washington's Initiative 1639?

Critics argue Initiative 1639 is designed to disarm common citizens, not reduce crime. It imposes financial burdens through permit requirements, training fees, and a $25 tax on semi-automatic rifles. It also introduces time obstacles with waiting periods and liability concerns with undefined safe storage laws and state liability waivers.

How does Initiative 1639 affect firearm purchases in Washington?

Initiative 1639 requires a concealed carry permit to buy a firearm, mandates training, imposes a 10-day waiting period for semi-automatic rifles, and adds a $25 fee per semi-automatic rifle. It also raises the age for possessing semi-automatic rifles to 21 and requires annual background check reviews for owners.

What are the concerns regarding background checks under Initiative 1639?

A significant concern is that Initiative 1639 includes the Department of Health in background checks, potentially leading to HIPAA violations. Critics fear this allows access to private medical records, which could be used to deny firearm purchases to common people who may have sought treatment for common ailments.

Does Initiative 1639 aim to reduce crime, according to its critics?

Critics, like the speaker in this video, argue that Initiative 1639 is not designed to stop crime. They contend its provisions create monetary and time obstacles specifically for common citizens, making firearm ownership more difficult and expensive, thereby disarming the populace rather than enhancing public safety.

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