Gun Owners Have a Silver Bullet To Kill all Gun Control

Published on January 9, 2019
Duration: 10:52

Erich Pratt, Executive Director of Gun Owners of America, outlines critical legal and legislative battles against gun control. The video details the GOA's lawsuit against the ATF's bump stock ban, emphasizing its flawed definition of machine guns and the potential precedent it sets. Pratt identifies Concealed Carry Reciprocity (HR 38) as the primary legislative strategy to counter gun control measures, drawing parallels to its past success in derailing the Obama administration's agenda. The discussion also covers upcoming threats like universal background checks and Red Flag laws, with a strong emphasis on protecting due process rights.

Quick Summary

Gun Owners of America identifies Concealed Carry Reciprocity (HR 38) as the "silver bullet" to defeat gun control. GOA is also challenging the ATF's bump stock ban in court, arguing it misdefines semi-automatic rifles. Upcoming threats include universal background checks and Red Flag laws, which raise due process concerns.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Gun Control Threat
  2. 00:25Bump Stock Lawsuit Update
  3. 01:22Mini Victory Against ATF Delay
  4. 03:08Court Denies ATF Delay
  5. 03:44Appreciation and Call for Support
  6. 04:26Concealed Carry Reciprocity: The Silver Bullet
  7. 05:27Past Success and Political Strategy
  8. 06:37Upcoming Gun Control Threats
  9. 07:44Red Flag Laws and Due Process Concerns
  10. 09:12Final Call to Action and Engagements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the "silver bullet" to defeat gun control mentioned by Gun Owners of America?

The primary "silver bullet" identified is Concealed Carry Reciprocity, specifically HR 38, a bill that would allow concealed carry permit holders to carry in any state. GOA believes its passage could kill all gun control legislation.

What legal action is Gun Owners of America taking against the ATF?

GOA is suing the ATF and the Justice Department in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals over the bump stock ban. They argue the ban incorrectly defines semi-automatic rifles like the AR-15 as machine guns, setting a dangerous precedent.

What are the upcoming gun control threats discussed in the video?

The video highlights universal background checks, which are viewed as potential gun bans, and Red Flag Gun Confiscation Orders (like S7) as significant upcoming threats, alongside potential assault weapon bans and gun parts kit bans.

Why is Concealed Carry Reciprocity (HR 38) considered so effective?

HR 38 is seen as effective because it has the potential to gain significant bipartisan support in the Senate. GOA strategizes that lawmakers would rather kill their own gun control proposals than allow HR 38 to pass as a "killer amendment."

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