Erich Pratt of GOA Explains Obama's Gun Control on Rose Unplugged

Published on January 9, 2016
Duration: 18:44

Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America discusses President Obama's executive actions on gun control, focusing on expanded background checks for private sellers. Pratt argues these measures infringe upon Second Amendment rights, citing historical precedent and the ineffectiveness of such policies in preventing crime. He emphasizes that these actions target law-abiding citizens and outlines strategies for opposition, including legislative action and legal challenges.

Quick Summary

Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America explains that President Obama's proposed gun control measures, particularly expanded background checks for private sellers, are an infringement on Second Amendment rights. He argues these policies are ineffective, citing examples of states with universal background checks and international incidents, and that they unfairly target law-abiding citizens. GOA plans to combat these measures through legislative and legal avenues.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Obama's Gun Control
  2. 00:42Expanded Background Checks Analysis
  3. 01:05Effectiveness of Current Gun Laws
  4. 01:49International Gun Control Comparisons
  5. 02:00Targeting Law-Abiding Citizens
  6. 02:33Good Guy with a Gun Argument
  7. 02:37CDC Study on Self-Defense
  8. 02:52Crime Rates and Gun Ownership Trends
  9. 03:18President's Anti-Gun Agenda
  10. 03:32Obama's Gun Control Strategy
  11. 04:01CNN Town Hall Discussion
  12. 04:17Political Impact of Gun Control
  13. 04:40Historical Election Impacts of Gun Control
  14. 05:17Hillary Clinton's Stance
  15. 05:30Public Opinion on Gun Control
  16. 06:00Precedent of Private Gun Sales
  17. 06:25Government Screening of Rights
  18. 06:51Veterans' Second Amendment Rights
  19. 07:15Proposed Measures for Seniors
  20. 07:34Administration and Congress Finances
  21. 07:44Potential for Abuse of Power
  22. 08:21Denial of Permits Based on Views
  23. 08:44Dangers of Background Checks
  24. 09:01Second Amendment Infringement
  25. 09:24Fighting Universal Background Checks
  26. 09:45Outrageous Penalties for Private Sales
  27. 10:01President's Unilateral Action
  28. 10:10GOA's Legislative Strategy
  29. 10:16Defunding Regulations
  30. 10:31Past GOA Successes
  31. 10:55Congress's Power of the Purse
  32. 11:06Interview with Erich Pratt
  33. 11:21Encouraging Website Visits
  34. 11:46Continuing the Discussion
  35. 11:51Appreciation for GOA's Work
  36. 12:06Importance of GOA's Website
  37. 12:10Signing Up for Email Alerts
  38. 12:20GOA's Role in Stopping Gun Control
  39. 12:38PBS on GOA Alerts
  40. 12:49GOA Membership and Activism
  41. 13:01Strategic Use of Alerts
  42. 13:10Show's Motto for 2016
  43. 13:34Requiring Informal Gun Dealer Licenses
  44. 13:53Government Screening Concerns
  45. 14:03Defining Informal Gun Dealers
  46. 14:16The Rub: ATF Zoning Ordinances
  47. 14:48Vicious Gun Ban Potential
  48. 14:58Analysis of President's Orders
  49. 15:09Future Expectations
  50. 15:15Damage in a Year
  51. 15:22Transforming the Country
  52. 15:25Irony of Promoting Gun Ownership
  53. 15:49GOA's Strategy: Defund and Legal Action
  54. 15:55Need for a New President
  55. 15:57Ted Cruz's Stance
  56. 16:08GOA's Endorsement of Ted Cruz
  57. 16:14Standing Up to Leadership
  58. 16:20Tired of Wimpy Republicans
  59. 16:34Upcoming Event Planning
  60. 16:43Event in Pittsburgh
  61. 16:55Educating on Gun Ownership
  62. 17:19Background Checks in 2015
  63. 17:35More Guns, Less Crime Data
  64. 17:53Repeating Key Statistics
  65. 18:0125 Years of Gun Sales vs. Murder Rate
  66. 18:16Conclusion and Hold On

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Obama's proposed gun control measures according to Erich Pratt?

Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America states that President Obama's gun control measures primarily focus on expanding background checks to cover more private firearm sellers. He argues these actions are an infringement on Second Amendment rights and are ineffective in preventing crime, instead targeting law-abiding citizens.

Why does Erich Pratt believe expanded background checks are ineffective?

Pratt cites examples like California and Illinois, which have universal background checks, yet still experience significant violence. He also points to international examples like France, where strict gun control did not prevent terrorist attacks, suggesting criminals will always find ways to obtain firearms.

What is Gun Owners of America's strategy to combat gun control?

Gun Owners of America plans to work with Congress to defund new gun control regulations and pursue legal action against executive orders. They have a history of successfully using the 'power of the purse' to block gun control initiatives and encourage public engagement through alerts.

What historical precedent does Erich Pratt cite regarding private gun sales?

Erich Pratt notes that private firearm sales have been a precedent in the United States since 1791, spanning over 225 years. He views the proposed expansion of background checks to cover these sales as an affront to constitutional freedoms.

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