GOA's Erich Pratt Discussing Anti-Gun Health Care Bill on the Marc Cox Show

Published on July 25, 2017
Duration: 8:02

Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America discusses concerns regarding a healthcare bill potentially allowing medical records to be used for gun control. He highlights Senator Rand Paul's proposed amendment to protect gun owners, which aims to prevent insurance companies and federal agencies like the ATF from using medical information to deny firearm purchases. The discussion also touches on the need for national reciprocity for concealed carry permits.

Quick Summary

Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America explains concerns that a new healthcare bill may lack protections for gun owners, allowing medical records to be used for gun control. He highlights Senator Rand Paul's proposed amendment to prevent this and discusses the importance of national reciprocity for concealed carry permits.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Healthcare Bill Concerns
  2. 00:26Erich Pratt Joins the Show
  3. 00:41Senator Paul's Amendment Explained
  4. 01:06Medical Records and Gun Control Agenda
  5. 01:51Obamacare's Reid Amendment Protections
  6. 02:36VA Denials to Veterans
  7. 02:55Current Bill Lacks Protections
  8. 03:08Senator Cornyn on Amendments
  9. 04:03Post-Scalise Shooting Security Measures
  10. 04:16Concealed Carry for Members of Congress
  11. 05:12The Issue of Reciprocity
  12. 06:08Gun Restrictions in Washington D.C.
  13. 06:37HR 38: National Reciprocity Bill
  14. 07:05Legislation That Will Save Lives
  15. 07:31Action: Contact Your Representatives

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the concerns about the current healthcare bill regarding gun owners?

The primary concern is that the healthcare legislation, unlike previous versions, lacks protections that would prevent doctors, insurance companies, and federal agencies like the ATF from using medical records to advance a gun control agenda and potentially deny firearm purchases.

What did Senator Rand Paul propose to protect gun owners?

Senator Rand Paul has prepared an amendment for the healthcare bill designed to safeguard gun owners. This amendment aims to prevent the misuse of medical records for gun control purposes and ensure that individuals can still exercise their Second Amendment rights.

How did Obamacare previously protect gun owners' medical information?

Obamacare included an amendment, spearheaded by Senator Harry Reid, that prevented insurance companies from using gun ownership data to increase rates and prohibited doctors from asking about gun ownership, thereby limiting the centralization of this sensitive information.

What is the significance of HR 38 for concealed carriers?

HR 38 is a legislative bill that, if passed, would allow individuals who are legally permitted to carry concealed firearms in their home state to do so across all states, including Washington D.C., addressing the current lack of national reciprocity.

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