Gun Owners News Hour: Roy Moore

Published on September 20, 2017
Duration: 18:56

This video features a discussion between Larry Pratt of Gun Owners of America and Judge Roy Moore, a candidate for the US Senate. The conversation centers on the importance of upholding the Second Amendment and the Constitution, critiquing the 'establishment' in politics and larger gun rights organizations for not effectively defending these rights. They discuss specific issues like the impact of Obamacare on gun ownership, the restrictive gun laws in Washington D.C., and the concept of judicial supremacy versus constitutional adherence. Judge Moore emphasizes his commitment to the Constitution as the supreme law, even when courts interpret it differently.

Quick Summary

Judge Roy Moore and Larry Pratt of Gun Owners of America discuss the critical importance of upholding the Second Amendment and the Constitution. They criticize political establishments and larger gun rights groups for failing to defend these rights effectively, highlighting issues like Obamacare's impact on gun ownership and the restrictive gun laws in Washington D.C.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Introduction
  2. 00:21Introducing Judge Roy Moore
  3. 00:51Campaign Challenges and Establishment Opposition
  4. 01:31Alabama Primary System and Runoff Election
  5. 02:21Importance of the Election for Future Senate Races
  6. 03:11Second Amendment Issues and Obamacare's Impact
  7. 04:25Critique of Larger Gun Rights Organizations
  8. 04:47Washington D.C. Gun Laws and the Kelvin Brawley Case
  9. 05:51Alexandria Shooting and Congressional Response
  10. 07:13Concealed Carry Permit Reciprocity Bill
  11. 08:21Congress's Authority Over D.C.
  12. 09:12Obstacles for Gun Rights Groups
  13. 10:14Judge Roy Moore's Background and Senate Candidacy
  14. 11:17Judge Moore's Unwavering Stance
  15. 11:37The Constitution and the Right to Self-Defense
  16. 11:54Guns Don't Kill People, People Do
  17. 12:41Government Overreach and Rights
  18. 13:12Law as More Than Judicial Interpretation
  19. 13:58The Problem of Judicial Supremacy
  20. 15:30Judge Moore's Book: Abuse of Power
  21. 16:32Elected Officials and Gun Control
  22. 17:01Stopping Judicial Fiat
  23. 17:10The God-Given Right to Bear Arms
  24. 17:31Evaluating Judges on Constitutional Adherence
  25. 18:13Impeaching Judges
  26. 18:32Conclusion and Looking Forward

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main criticism of larger gun rights organizations discussed in the video?

The video criticizes larger gun rights organizations for investing in incumbents who do not enact significant change, leading to a slow erosion of Second Amendment rights rather than actively defending them.

How does Judge Roy Moore view the role of the Supreme Court?

Judge Roy Moore believes the Supreme Court can err and that judges are sworn to uphold the Constitution, not to create law. He criticizes the concept of 'judicial supremacy' where courts are seen as above the law.

What is the significance of Article 1, Section 8, Clause 17 of the Constitution regarding Washington D.C.?

This clause grants Congress exclusive legislative authority over Washington D.C. The video uses this to highlight the inconsistency of D.C. having strict gun laws despite Congress's direct control.

What is the argument against restricting gun ownership based on incidents like mass shootings?

The argument presented is that guns themselves do not kill people; it's the individuals and societal morality that are the root cause. Restricting guns is seen as a problem, not a solution, akin to banning cars because of accidents.

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