EPIC: NSSF takes the gloves off... Mayor suing Gun Shops is DESTROYED with FACTs...

Published on August 9, 2023
Duration: 7:38

This video critiques Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney's lawsuit against firearm retailers, arguing it misdirects blame from criminal failures to legal businesses. It highlights that straw purchases are individual crimes, not retailer fault, and points to the city's own crime control failures and defunding of police as root causes. The piece emphasizes that legal firearm sales involve thorough background checks (ATF Form 4473, NICS/PICS) and that tracing firearms to retailers doesn't prove illegal activity.

Quick Summary

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney's lawsuit against firearm retailers is criticized as a misdirection of blame from the city's crime control failures. Larry Keane of the NSSF argues that straw purchases are individual crimes, not retailer faults, and legal sales involve strict ATF Form 4473 and background checks.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Mayor's Awkward Lawsuit
  2. 01:07Article: Philly Sues Firearm Retailers Instead of Criminals
  3. 01:13Larry Keane: NSSF SVP and General Counsel
  4. 01:47Philadelphia Sues Three Firearm Retailers
  5. 02:06Definition of Straw Purchase
  6. 02:41City Officials Confuse Legal vs. Illegal Sales
  7. 02:50ATF Form 4473 and Background Checks
  8. 03:03NICS and Pennsylvania's PICS System
  9. 03:23Universal Background Checks in PA
  10. 03:50DA Krasner's Response to Crime
  11. 04:16Pennsylvania's Strict Gun Control Laws
  12. 04:35High Crime in Gun Control States
  13. 05:00Mayor Jim Kenney's Record
  14. 05:16Mayor Kenney and Defund the Police Efforts
  15. 05:26Mayor's Response to Officer Murders
  16. 06:03Mayor Kenney's Call to Sue Gun Shops
  17. 06:21Mayor Kenney Sues Firearm Retailers
  18. 06:34Individuals Commit Straw Purchasing
  19. 06:47Firearm Tracing vs. Retailer Liability
  20. 06:53Congress Bars Trace Data as Evidence
  21. 07:00Illicit Firearm Acquisition Methods
  22. 07:14Exposing Gun Control Tactics

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney suing firearm retailers?

Mayor Kenney is suing firearm retailers, alleging they are participating in illegal straw purchases. However, critics argue this lawsuit misdirects blame from the city's own crime control failures and defunding of police, using legal businesses as scapegoats.

What is a straw purchase in firearm sales?

A straw purchase occurs when an individual lies on a background check form to buy a firearm for someone who is legally prohibited from owning one. This is an individual criminal act, not a fault of the licensed retailer.

How do legal firearm sales ensure compliance?

Legal firearm sales require purchasers to complete ATF Form 4473, attesting they are the true recipients, and pass a background check through systems like NICS or Pennsylvania's PICS. Retailers are legally obligated to follow these procedures.

What is the NSSF's stance on the Philadelphia lawsuit?

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), through its SVP and General Counsel Larry Keane, has strongly criticized Mayor Kenney's lawsuit, calling it a 'fraud' and an attempt to scapegoat gun rights for the city's crime problems.

Does tracing a firearm from a crime scene to a retailer prove the retailer's wrongdoing?

No, tracing a firearm back to a retailer does not prove the retailer acted illegally. The crime of straw purchasing is committed by the individual who lies on the form, and Congress has even limited the use of trace data as evidence due to its limitations.

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