Don't Fall For The DOJ TRAP! + LAPD MAGAZINE BAN LETTER

Published on July 21, 2022
Duration: 9:33

This video discusses two critical legal issues for California firearm owners: a data breach by the California Attorney General's office exposing CCW applicant information and potential harassment by LAPD and LA County Sheriff's Department for possession of standard capacity magazines. The speaker highlights the implications of accepting a DOJ settlement offer, which waives the right to sue, and details the ongoing legal battles surrounding magazine bans, referencing key court cases like Duncan v. Bonta and the Bruin decision.

Quick Summary

California firearm owners are warned about a DOJ data breach exposing CCW lists and potential LAPD/Sheriff harassment for possessing standard capacity magazines. Accepting DOJ settlement offers waives the right to sue. Possession of standard capacity magazines remains legally permissible for non-prohibited persons, despite ongoing legal battles.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: LAPD Magazine Harassment & DOJ Trap
  2. 00:51CA Attorney General Data Breach Explained
  3. 01:43CCW Data Breach Details: Personal Info Exposed
  4. 02:58DOJ Breach Letter & Credit Monitoring Offer
  5. 03:43The DOJ Trap: Waiving Rights with Settlement
  6. 04:03Lawsuits Against CA DOJ: CRPA & NRA
  7. 04:48LAPD & LA Sheriff Magazine Ban Letters
  8. 05:38Legal Basis: Bruin & Duncan v. Bonta
  9. 05:51Judge Benitez, Preliminary Injunction & Freedom Week
  10. 06:24Ninth Circuit Ruling & Supreme Court Appeal
  11. 07:01Magazine Possession Legality Since 2019
  12. 07:13AG Letter to Law Enforcement (2019)
  13. 07:27LAPD Still Harassing for Magazine Possession
  14. 08:02Second Amendment & Magazine Function
  15. 08:14Case Example: Fang Yang Harassed
  16. 08:55LAPD Acknowledging Magazine Possession Legality
  17. 09:06Police vs. Civilian Magazine Capacity

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the California Attorney General's data breach about?

The California Attorney General's office experienced a data breach that exposed a list of CCW applicants, including their personal identifying information like names, addresses, and driver's license numbers. This data could also be cross-referenced with firearm ownership records.

What is the 'DOJ Trap' mentioned in the video?

The 'DOJ Trap' refers to the offer made by the California Department of Justice for the data breach, which requires individuals to waive their right to sue the government or participate in class-action lawsuits as a condition of accepting credit monitoring services.

Are standard capacity magazines illegal to possess in California?

As of the video's recording, possession of standard capacity magazines (over 10 rounds) by individuals who are not prohibited persons has legally continued to be permissible in California, despite ongoing legal challenges and enforcement actions by some departments.

What legal precedent is relevant to California's magazine ban?

Key legal precedents include the Supreme Court's Bruin decision, which mandates a text, history, and tradition test for firearm regulations, and the Duncan v. Bonta case concerning magazine bans, which was sent back to the Ninth Circuit for further review.

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