Federal 10 Day Wait Period Submitted Firearms, Ammo, Silencers and Magazines

Published on February 1, 2021
Duration: 6:56

This video from Guns & Gadgets analyzes HR 125, the 'Gun Safety Not Sorry Act of 2021,' proposed by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee. The bill mandates a seven-business-day waiting period for the transfer of semi-automatic firearms, silencers, armor-piercing ammunition, and large-capacity magazines. The presenter criticizes the bill's findings as exaggerated and inaccurate, particularly the claim of one mass shooting per day. The analysis highlights how the seven-business-day period could extend to nine or ten days with holidays, and notes the government's discretion in defining 'armor-piercing ammunition.'

Quick Summary

HR 125, the 'Gun Safety Not Sorry Act of 2021,' proposes a federal seven-business-day waiting period for transferring semi-automatic firearms, silencers, armor-piercing ammunition, and large-capacity magazines. The bill's findings are criticized for containing exaggerated and inaccurate statistics, and it grants the government broad power to define 'armor-piercing ammunition.'

Chapters

  1. 00:00National Waiting Period for Firearms Transfer
  2. 00:18Introduction and Blackout Coffee Promotion
  3. 00:47Representative Sheila Jackson Lee's Views
  4. 01:57Analysis of HR 125 Bill
  5. 02:37HR 125 Bill Findings Analysis
  6. 03:01HR 125 Key Provisions
  7. 03:16Seven-Day Waiting Period Details
  8. 03:53Prohibition Section Explained
  9. 04:59Criticism of Sheila Jackson Lee
  10. 05:36Call to Action
  11. 06:09Ending and Community Support Request

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Gun Safety Not Sorry Act of 2021' (HR 125)?

HR 125, also known as the 'Gun Safety Not Sorry Act of 2021,' is a proposed federal bill that would implement a seven-business-day waiting period for the transfer of semi-automatic firearms, silencers, armor-piercing ammunition, and large-capacity magazines.

What items does HR 125 propose a waiting period for?

The bill mandates a seven-business-day waiting period for the transfer of semi-automatic firearms, silencers, armor-piercing ammunition, and large-capacity ammunition magazines. This period can effectively extend to nine or ten days with holidays.

What are the criticisms of HR 125's findings?

Critics argue that the findings section of HR 125 contains exaggerated and inaccurate statistics, such as the claim of one mass shooting per day in the United States. The bill also gives the government broad power to define 'armor-piercing ammunition'.

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