GOA's Larry Pratt on Armed American Radio

Published on July 1, 2015
Duration: 18:35

Larry Pratt, Executive Director of Gun Owners of America, discusses the ineffectiveness of 'gun-free zones' in preventing mass shootings, citing the Charleston church incident. He argues that criminals do not obey signs and that such zones disarm law-abiding citizens. Pratt also critiques the Pope's stance on weapons manufacturers and gun control, referencing biblical passages that support the use of lethal force for self-defense. He further addresses Bill O'Reilly's call for a national gun registry, deeming it unconstitutional and an infringement on Second Amendment rights.

Quick Summary

Larry Pratt of Gun Owners of America asserts that 'gun-free zones' are ineffective because criminals disregard signs, creating vulnerable targets. He critiques the Pope's political stances on firearms and global warming, citing biblical support for self-defense. Pratt also deems a national gun registry unconstitutional, viewing it as an infringement on Second Amendment rights.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction of Larry Pratt
  2. 00:19Response to Charleston Shooting & Gun-Free Zones
  3. 01:43Media Coverage of Similar Statements
  4. 02:06The Myth of Gun-Free Zones
  5. 03:35Firearm Acquisition & Background Check Issues
  6. 04:51The Existence of Evil and Self-Defense
  7. 05:41USCCA Member Self-Defense Incident
  8. 07:41Second Amendment Foundation's Role
  9. 08:11Crossbreed Holsters Instructor Belt
  10. 08:41Crossbreed Holsters Super Tuck Holster
  11. 09:12AR Shantou Web Series
  12. 09:50USCCA Education and Training
  13. 10:05Return to Armed American Radio
  14. 10:43Critique of the Pope's Stance on Global Warming
  15. 11:17Pope's Statement on Weapons Manufacturers
  16. 11:34Bible and Gun Control
  17. 13:09The Pope's Security Detail
  18. 14:04Bill O'Reilly's Call for National Gun Registry
  19. 14:30Federalizing Gun Crime
  20. 14:44Bill O'Reilly's Second Amendment Support
  21. 15:32Two Ways of Thinking: Logic vs. Emotion
  22. 17:25Unconstitutionality of Gun Registration
  23. 18:10Gun Owners of America Website

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are 'gun-free zones' ineffective according to Larry Pratt?

Larry Pratt argues that 'gun-free zones' are ineffective because criminals, by definition, do not obey laws or signs. These zones create predictable environments where law-abiding citizens are disarmed, leaving them vulnerable to attackers who will not be deterred by the absence of legal firearms.

What is Larry Pratt's stance on the Pope's comments regarding weapons manufacturers?

Larry Pratt believes the Pope's statements on weapons manufacturers and global warming are political and not supported by scripture. He points out that the Bible, in his interpretation, supports the use of lethal force for self-defense, and that the Pope himself is protected by armed security, often armed by weapons manufacturers.

Is a national gun registry constitutional?

According to Larry Pratt, a national gun registry is unconstitutional. He views it as an infringement on Second Amendment rights, as it requires the federal government to track private citizens' constitutionally protected property and their right to bear arms, which he believes is a violation of privacy and rights.

How do background checks fail to prevent some gun violence?

Larry Pratt explains that background checks can fail if individuals acquire firearms through gifts or by clearing checks despite prior arrests or drug abuse issues that may not yet be fully in the system. This means that even with a background check, a prohibited person might still obtain a firearm.

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