Erich Pratt on Armed American Radio

Published on January 9, 2017
Duration: 13:38

This discussion highlights the ongoing fight for Second Amendment rights, focusing on the expansion of Constitutional Carry to 12 states, including Missouri, West Virginia, Ohio, and Mississippi in the past year. It criticizes the financial influence of gun control advocates like Michael Bloomberg and details how administrative actions, such as those by the Massachusetts Attorney General, can effectively ban firearms and turn law-abiding citizens into prohibited persons without due process. The conversation also touches on the flaws in the NICS system, which can unfairly deny rights to veterans, seniors, and individuals with minor past infractions, and the difficulty in restoring these rights.

Quick Summary

Constitutional Carry, allowing firearm possession without a permit, has expanded to 12 states, including Missouri. However, gun rights face challenges from significant funding of gun control advocacy and administrative actions that can turn citizens into prohibited persons, impacting veterans and seniors through the NICS system.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction of Erich Pratt
  2. 00:51Key Takeaways from Gun Rights Policy Conference
  3. 01:41Constitutional Carry Expansion
  4. 02:48Bloomberg's Gun Control Funding
  5. 04:30Grassroots Organizations and State Legislative Affairs
  6. 05:57Massachusetts Attorney General's Actions
  7. 06:15Problems with Background Checks
  8. 07:08Attorney General Banning Guns
  9. 08:01Opposition to Gun Control Measures
  10. 09:04How Attorney Generals Circumvent Legislation
  11. 10:05Examples of Becoming a Prohibited Person
  12. 11:06Federal Level NICS System Issues
  13. 12:09Difficulty in Restoring Rights
  14. 12:21Abuse of Background Checks
  15. 12:51Allowing Rights to Be Chipped Away
  16. 13:14Arizona's Gun Laws and Defense League

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Constitutional Carry and how many states have adopted it?

Constitutional Carry is a legal framework that allows individuals to carry firearms for self-defense without requiring a government-issued permit. As of the discussion, 12 states have adopted this measure, with Missouri being the most recent addition after a legislative override.

How does Michael Bloomberg influence gun control efforts?

Michael Bloomberg has reportedly invested significant funds, up to $50 million, to promote gun control. This funding is used to support anti-gun candidates, train journalists with a specific narrative on the Second Amendment, and establish groups that advocate for stricter gun laws.

What are the concerns regarding background checks and the NICS system?

Concerns exist that background checks can infringe upon Second Amendment rights when they require individuals to prove their innocence to exercise a constitutional right. The NICS system has also been criticized for unfairly denying rights to individuals like veterans with PTSD or seniors with memory issues, and for the difficulty in appealing false denials.

How can individuals become prohibited persons without committing a crime?

Individuals can become prohibited persons through administrative actions, such as owning a firearm that is subsequently banned by an Attorney General's ruling, or by unknowingly violating stricter state laws when traveling. These actions can lead to the loss of gun rights without a criminal conviction.

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