GOA Live Chat! Bumpstock Update & Giveaway

Published on June 26, 2018
Duration: 70:55

This video discusses the impending ATF regulation on bump stocks and its broader implications for Second Amendment rights. Eric Pratt of Gun Owners of America (GOA) explains that the comment period is closing soon and urges viewers to submit their feedback. He highlights concerns that the ATF's redefinition of 'automatically firing' could be used to ban millions of semi-automatic firearms in the future, setting a dangerous precedent for administrative overreach. The discussion also touches on the importance of political engagement and the GOA's efforts to combat such regulations.

Quick Summary

The ATF's proposed bump stock regulation, with a comment period deadline of June 27th, is raising significant concerns. Gun Owners of America (GOA) warns that the ATF's redefinition of 'automatically firing' could lead to the ban of millions of semi-automatic firearms by classifying them as machine guns, setting a dangerous precedent for administrative power.

Chapters

  1. 00:02Introduction and Audio Issues
  2. 01:31Addressing Audio Problems
  3. 02:36Bump Stock Regulation & Comment Period
  4. 03:53Why Bump Stocks Matter to Everyone
  5. 04:13ATF's Redefinition of Automatic Fire
  6. 05:0426 USC 5845(b) and Machine Guns
  7. 06:00Trigger Function vs. Fire Rate
  8. 06:31Incremental Gun Control Advancements
  9. 07:25Dangerous Precedent: Agency Rewriting Law
  10. 08:50GOA and Gun Owners Foundation Comments
  11. 09:29Obama Administration's Previous Stance
  12. 09:54Republican Administration and Gun Rights
  13. 10:41Importance of Public Comment
  14. 11:06What Else Can People Do?
  15. 11:19Engaging Congress
  16. 12:02Lack of Outcry from Congress
  17. 13:31Call to Action: Speak Up
  18. 14:32GOA Website: Speak Up Link
  19. 14:47Making Comments Easy
  20. 15:14Goal: Maximize Comments
  21. 15:20Fighting at Every Stage: Legal Action
  22. 15:35Challenging Regulations Legally
  23. 17:08Audio Clarity Improvement
  24. 17:33Final Call to Action: Comment Now
  25. 18:12GOA Email Alerts
  26. 19:02Time to Be Politically Active
  27. 19:31Impact of Parkland Shooting
  28. 20:12Portrayal of Gun Rights Advocates
  29. 20:38Firearms in the Hands of Good People
  30. 21:10Emotional vs. Logical Arguments
  31. 21:19Capitalizing on Tragedy
  32. 22:00Media Fomenting Emotion
  33. 22:09Prevented Mass Shootings Ignored
  34. 23:09Weird Media Coverage of Shooters
  35. 24:11Media Creating Copycat Killers
  36. 25:06Restricting First Amendment Logic
  37. 25:38Going Postal Phenomenon
  38. 26:12School Shootings in Spurts
  39. 26:24Media Influences Future Shooters
  40. 26:54Policy: Erase Shooters' Names
  41. 27:09Jeana Sun: A Hero
  42. 27:36Comment Period Deadline Reminder
  43. 27:46Timeline After Comment Period
  44. 28:35Other Products: Binary & Echo Triggers
  45. 29:01Slide Fire Company Closure
  46. 29:42No Grandfather Clause for Bump Stocks
  47. 30:05Violation of Constitution: Retroactive Laws
  48. 31:27Introducing the Giveaway Rifle
  49. 31:45Rifle Description: Modern Musket Style
  50. 32:27American Defense Receiver Set
  51. 32:41Walnut Stock and Handguard
  52. 32:49M16 Bayonet and Brass Accents
  53. 33:004th of July Giveaway Theme
  54. 33:21Giveaway Drawing Details
  55. 33:50Thank You to Members
  56. 34:17Giveaway Promotion Channels
  57. 34:47Comment Moderation Note
  58. 35:15California Legal Conversion
  59. 36:13Potential Confiscation Bill
  60. 36:47Representative Eric Swalwell's Bill
  61. 37:21Bill's Likelihood of Passing
  62. 37:59Anti-Gun Left's Goal: Confiscation
  63. 38:52GOA Rating System vs. NRA
  64. 40:24GOA Voting Records Website
  65. 41:09Red Flag Laws Discussion
  66. 41:31Red Flag Laws as Gun Confiscation Orders
  67. 41:56Ex Parte Orders and Lack of Notice
  68. 42:15Minority Report Analogy
  69. 43:09Seattle's Red Flag Law
  70. 43:25Fighting Red Flag Laws
  71. 43:41State-Level Battles
  72. 44:14Media Blitz for Red Flag Laws
  73. 44:21Turning the Tide on Red Flag Laws
  74. 45:11Personal Story: Bogus Claim Against Firearms Rights
  75. 46:27Worse Than Existing Law: Ex Parte
  76. 47:00Dictatorial Justice System
  77. 47:38Deerfield Confiscation Ban Attempt
  78. 48:08Injunction on Deerfield Law
  79. 48:20Effort and Time in Legal Battles
  80. 49:12Paradigm Shift in Anti-Gun Tactics
  81. 49:49Aggressive State-Level Tactics
  82. 50:06Guerrilla Tactics at Local Levels
  83. 50:33Overwhelming Number of Local Issues
  84. 50:39Perception vs. Reality of Gun Control Passing
  85. 51:16Downturn Since Parkland
  86. 51:40Temporary Setback for Pro-Gun Legislation
  87. 52:05Federal vs. State Level Fights
  88. 52:23Focus on Gun Confiscation Orders
  89. 52:56Good News: Halting Red Flag Laws
  90. 53:06Anti-Gun Movement Momentum
  91. 53:11March for Our Lives Turnout
  92. 53:58March for Our Lives: Student vs. Adult Turnout
  93. 54:29Media Overestimation of Turnout
  94. 55:05Delaney Tarr's Statement: 'Take a Mile'
  95. 55:52Nancy Pelosi on Slippery Slope
  96. 56:08Bump Stock Ban as Slippery Slope
  97. 56:17Gun Owners Dismissing Bump Stocks
  98. 56:53Not Freedom to Throw People to Sharks
  99. 57:10Second Amendment Means More Than Utility
  100. 57:42Final Thoughts Before Sign Off
  101. 57:49Recap: Giveaway and Comment Period
  102. 58:10Giveaway Rifle Showcase
  103. 58:34Best Way to Convert Support
  104. 59:01Understanding Individual Motivations
  105. 59:44Biblical Basis for Firearm Ownership
  106. 60:35South Africa Church Attack Hero
  107. 61:22Finding the Right Argument
  108. 61:52Taking People to the Range
  109. 62:24Team Building at the Gun Range
  110. 63:08Changing Perspectives on Second Amendment
  111. 63:44Be Friendly, Not Combative
  112. 64:06Irrationality of Anti-Gun Advocates
  113. 64:22Socialist to Pro-Gun Convert
  114. 64:57Government Protection vs. Self-Protection
  115. 65:11Media vs. Reality at the Range
  116. 65:24Yankee Marshal's Video on Church Shooting
  117. 65:53HPA (Hearing Protection Act) Status
  118. 66:00Pro-Gun Legislation as Hot Potato
  119. 66:12Holding the Line Post-Midterms
  120. 66:46Checking Legislator Voting Records
  121. 67:08Adopt a Senator Initiative
  122. 67:23Targeting Joe Manchin and Jon Tester
  123. 67:42GOA Backed Candidates
  124. 68:19Federal Level Impact
  125. 68:26Final Recap and Time Check
  126. 68:30Comment Period Reminder (June 27th)
  127. 68:53Giveaway Rifle Showcase (July 4th)
  128. 69:12Thank You to Eric Pratt
  129. 69:38How to Find Eric Pratt
  130. 69:51Supporting the Channel: Patreon
  131. 70:22Supporting the Channel: Copper Custom
  132. 70:43Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline for commenting on the ATF's proposed bump stock regulations?

The critical deadline for submitting public comments on the ATF's proposed regulations concerning bump stocks is June 27th. Gun Owners of America (GOA) urges all concerned citizens to participate by submitting their feedback through the provided resources on their website.

Why should individuals be concerned about the ATF's bump stock regulation, even if they don't own one?

The ATF's redefinition of bump stocks as devices that make semi-automatic firearms fire automatically sets a dangerous precedent. Critics argue this interpretation could be used to classify millions of semi-automatic firearms as machine guns, leading to widespread bans and a significant expansion of administrative power.

How can individuals submit comments to the ATF regarding the bump stock regulations?

Gun Owners of America (GOA) provides a streamlined process for submitting comments on their website, gunowners.org. They offer pre-written text that can be used or modified, making it easier for individuals to voice their opposition to the proposed regulations before the June 27th deadline.

What are the broader implications of the ATF's regulatory approach to bump stocks?

The ATF's action is seen as an attempt to rewrite federal law without congressional approval, raising concerns about administrative overreach. This precedent could allow federal agencies to bypass Congress and enact sweeping changes affecting various rights and industries, not just firearms.

What is Gun Owners of America (GOA) doing to combat the bump stock regulation?

GOA is actively encouraging public comment on the proposed regulations, providing resources for individuals to submit their feedback. They are also exploring legal challenges and engaging with elected officials to oppose the ATF's actions and protect Second Amendment rights.

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