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Gun Rights Progress and Future Battles: Gun Talk Radio|10.1.17 C

Gun Talk Media
Published on October 2, 2017
Category: 2nd Amendment & Law
Duration: 44:22

This episode of Gun Talk Radio features discussions on gun rights policy, legal challenges, and technological advancements in firearm manufacturing. Cody Wilson of Defense Distributed discusses the legal battles surrounding digital firearm blueprints and the concept of prior restraint on speech, particularly concerning ITAR regulations. Alan Gottlieb of the Second Amendment Foundation highlights the growth and diversity of the gun rights movement and the ongoing legal fight against restrictive gun laws, including the significant win in Ren v. DC. The conversation also touches on the financial influence of anti-gun organizations and the importance of grassroots involvement.

Tags

Defense Distributed
Cody Wilson
ITAR
Prior Restraint
First Amendment
Second Amendment Foundation
Alan Gottlieb
Gun Rights Policy Conference
Ghost Gunner
CNC Mill
3D Printing
ATF
Serial Numbers
Ren v. DC
Good Cause Requirement

Quick Summary

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) were used to restrict the sharing of firearm-related data online. Cody Wilson argues this constitutes a prior restraint on speech, violating First Amendment rights, and that digital manufacturing makes gun control a 'fantasy'. The Ren v. DC case successfully challenged Washington D.C.'s 'good cause' requirement for firearm carry permits, removing a significant barrier.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Crimson Trace Product Announcement
  2. 00:25Gun Talk Radio Intro & Tom Gresham
  3. 00:48Tom Gresham on Gun Rights Policy Conference
  4. 01:01Tom Gresham Awarded Gun Rights Defender of the Year
  5. 01:24Introduction of Cody Wilson
  6. 01:34Cody Wilson on Digital Manufacturing & Universal Gun Ownership
  7. 01:50Cody Wilson on ITAR Threat to Culture
  8. 02:00Cody Wilson: Gun Control in the Age of 3D Printing is a Fantasy
  9. 02:46Explaining the Basics of Digital Firearm Distribution
  10. 02:54Export Control Reform & ITAR Regulations
  11. 03:23ITAR as Protected Speech
  12. 03:35Penalties for ITAR Violations
  13. 04:05Cody Wilson's File-Sharing Website Experience
  14. 04:24Obama Administration's Action Against Defense Distributed
  15. 04:53Government Assertion of Power & Prior Restraint
  16. 05:25First Amendment Case Development
  17. 05:41Supreme Court Petition & Government Response
  18. 06:04Ghost Gunner CNC Machine
  19. 06:23Transition to Hardware Company
  20. 06:30Ghost Gunner Specs and Capabilities
  21. 06:49Making Guns with a CNC Machine
  22. 06:56Legality and Consumer Preference
  23. 07:04Right to Own and Make a Gun
  24. 07:12Historical Context of Gun Manufacturing
  25. 07:17Current Laws on Manufacturing for Sale
  26. 07:37ATF's Focus on Business vs. Personal Manufacturing
  27. 07:53Distinction Between 3D Printing and CNC Milling
  28. 08:06Plastic Guns vs. Metal Machining
  29. 08:16Ghost Gunner Capabilities: Aluminum Frames
  30. 08:24Making an Aluminum 1911 Frame
  31. 08:34Significance of No Serial Numbers
  32. 08:41Radical Libertarian View on Serial Numbers
  33. 09:08Right to Bear Arms Without Registration
  34. 09:32New Product Release: Pistol Capabilities for Ghost Gunner
  35. 09:49Glock Aftermarket Polymer and 1911 Frames
  36. 09:56Making Popular Guns at Home
  37. 10:01Dignity and Privacy in Manufacturing
  38. 10:06Making a 1911 from Scratch
  39. 10:13Web Resources and YouTube Video
  40. 10:25CNC Machine Resemblance to Factory Equipment
  41. 10:31Talks with Brownells
  42. 10:34Sportsman's CNC: Not Locked Down
  43. 10:41True CNC Capabilities
  44. 10:47Competitor Limitations
  45. 10:57Designing for Gun Manufacturing
  46. 11:12Cody Wilson's Amazing Work
  47. 11:15Where to Find More Information (Ghost Gunner)
  48. 11:23Google Search Suggestion
  49. 11:25Radical Libertarian Bent
  50. 11:30Cody Wilson Quote: Gun Control Fantasy
  51. 11:41Outro and Break
  52. 11:55Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 45 ACP Ad
  53. 12:27Concealed Carry Training DVDs
  54. 13:02Crimson Trace Laser Sights Benefits
  55. 13:32Conservation Message: Louisiana Coast Wetlands
  56. 14:03FN 509 Handgun
  57. 14:41Recap of Cody Wilson Segment
  58. 14:51Ghost Gunner CNC Machine Cost
  59. 15:05Introduction of Alan Gottlieb
  60. 15:07Alan Gottlieb: SAF & CCRKBA
  61. 15:18Prominent Figure in Gun Rights
  62. 15:28End of Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC)
  63. 15:33GRPC Preparation Timeline
  64. 15:57Number of GRPC Speakers
  65. 16:07Challenges in Speaker Scheduling
  66. 16:24Time-Consuming Nature of GRPC Planning
  67. 16:28GRPC Duration and Impact
  68. 16:33Energy at the GRPC
  69. 16:50Diversity of GRPC Attendees
  70. 17:03GRPC Looks Different Than in the Past
  71. 17:06Increased Presence of Women and People of Color
  72. 17:09Inclusion of LGBTQ+ Community and Young People
  73. 17:13Shift from 'Old Guys' to Younger Demographics
  74. 17:19Gun Rights Movement Has Changed and Grown
  75. 17:28Diversity Leads to Interesting Ideas
  76. 17:36Sharing of Ideas at GRPC
  77. 17:40Building on Previous Conferences
  78. 17:46GRPC Success in Growing the Movement
  79. 17:53Audience Observation
  80. 18:03Origin of the GRPC
  81. 18:08Initial Purpose of GRPC: Collaboration
  82. 18:15GRPC Started 32 Years Ago
  83. 18:17Lack of Communication Among National Gun Rights Groups
  84. 18:24Concept: Get National Groups to Work Together
  85. 18:33Goal: Unified Gun Rights Policy
  86. 18:46Success in Bringing Groups Together
  87. 18:54Early GRPC: Smaller, Brainstorming Focused
  88. 19:08Key Events Driving GRPC Evolution
  89. 19:10California Ballot Measure to Ban Handguns
  90. 19:14Emergence of Grassroots Groups
  91. 19:19Involvement in Defeating California Gun Ban
  92. 19:24Creative Energy from Grassroots Efforts
  93. 19:44Moving GRPC to California to Sustain Groups
  94. 19:57Ballot Measure to Ban Handguns in California
  95. 20:01Defeat of California Gun Ban
  96. 20:04Sustaining Grassroots Efforts
  97. 20:15Clinton Gun Ban of 1994
  98. 20:22Nationalization of Grassroots Groups
  99. 20:31GRPC Becomes Mobile, Rotating Cities
  100. 20:43Need for a Reason to Exist for Small Groups
  101. 20:50Sharing and Adopting Successful Ideas
  102. 20:58Fourth Phase: Growing and Expanding the Movement
  103. 21:02Bringing in Non-Traditional Players
  104. 21:13Invigorating Experience of GRPC
  105. 21:16Recharging Batteries at GRPC
  106. 21:25Feeling of Isolation in Gun Rights Work
  107. 21:30Realization of Not Being Alone
  108. 21:39Value of GRPC: Energy and Collaboration
  109. 21:45Draining but Recharging Experience
  110. 21:51GRPC is Free to Attend
  111. 21:54Takeaways: Books, Information, Business Cards
  112. 22:00Next Year's GRPC: Chicago
  113. 22:08Teasing the Reason for Chicago Location
  114. 22:14Hint: Check Signed by Rahm Emanuel
  115. 22:25GRPC in Dallas with Alan Gottlieb
  116. 23:02GRPC Concluded in Dallas
  117. 23:08Teasing Next Year's GRPC in Chicago
  118. 23:16Reason for Chicago Location
  119. 23:19Chicago Paying for GRPC Due to Legal Judgment
  120. 23:28MEISEL v. City of Chicago Lawsuit
  121. 23:33Mayor Rahm Emanuel's Check for $595,000
  122. 23:53City of Chicago as Largest Donor (Involuntarily)
  123. 23:57Fueling Legal Action Program
  124. 24:04Difficult Fundraising Year
  125. 24:07Gun Owners' Perception with Trump in Office
  126. 24:14Court Cases Still Necessary
  127. 24:16Battles in California, New York, etc.
  128. 24:28Need to Accelerate Efforts
  129. 24:33Opportunity to Advance Agenda
  130. 24:36Gun Owners' Behavior: Active When Attacked, Sleepy Otherwise
  131. 24:48Proof of Involvement When Rights Are Attacked
  132. 24:51Hillary Clinton's Book and Election Analysis
  133. 25:00Impact of Calling Gun Owners 'Deplorable'
  134. 25:07Hillary Clinton's Stance on Supreme Court Judges
  135. 25:13Gun Owners Turning Out in Record Numbers
  136. 25:17Impact on States like Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin
  137. 25:29Donald Trump's Electoral College Win
  138. 25:34Thanks to Hillary Clinton and Gun Grabbers
  139. 25:38Hillary Clinton's Book: 'What Happened'
  140. 25:41The Four-Word Explanation: 'We Kicked Her Ass'
  141. 25:45Consequences if Clinton Had Won
  142. 25:51Potential Loss of the Second Amendment
  143. 26:00Monumental Gutting of Second Amendment Meaning
  144. 26:13Judges and Justices: Positive Developments
  145. 26:16Other Positive Developments
  146. 26:22Interview with Alan Gura on Screen
  147. 26:38Current Judges and Nominations
  148. 26:51Judicial Accountability Project
  149. 26:56No Negative Findings on Nominees So Far
  150. 27:01Pending Nominations and Opposition
  151. 27:11Confirmation of Nominees
  152. 27:14Record Number of Judicial Vacancies
  153. 27:21Republicans Slowing Obama's Nominees
  154. 27:28Retiring Elderly Judges
  155. 27:34Percentage of Federal Judges Appointed by Trump
  156. 27:44Supreme Court Case Selection Rate
  157. 27:51Importance of Appeals Courts
  158. 28:02Impact of Federal Judges
  159. 28:09Win in Washington D.C.
  160. 28:14Ren v. DC Case Details
  161. 28:18Challenge to 'Need Good Cause' for Carry Permits
  162. 28:37Palmer Case: Ban on Carry in DC
  163. 28:40New Law and Lawsuit (Ren Case)
  164. 28:47DC Circuit Court Rehearing Denial
  165. 29:02DC Cannot Require Good Cause for Carry
  166. 29:08Waiting for Supreme Court Appeal Possibility
  167. 29:15City's Deadline to Appeal
  168. 29:22Process for Filing an Appeal
  169. 29:36Amicus Briefs
  170. 29:38Ren Case is a Huge Win
  171. 29:46Break and Future Topics
  172. 29:51Slogan: Winning Back Gun Rights One Lawsuit at a Time
  173. 30:05SureFire Tactical Gear Ad
  174. 30:37Ruger American Rifle Ad
  175. 31:08Ducks Unlimited Conservation Message
  176. 31:37Brownells.com Firearms Purchase
  177. 32:03Timney Triggers Ad
  178. 32:35Nosler Bullets and Ammunition Ad
  179. 33:17Alan Gottlieb on Winning Back Gun Rights
  180. 33:31Updated Slogan: Winning Freedom, One Lawsuit at a Time
  181. 33:39Ad Campaign: ACLU vs. Second Amendment Foundation
  182. 33:50ACLU Involvement in Second Amendment Cases
  183. 34:04Co-Plaintiff Case: Library Banning Gun Websites
  184. 34:18ACLU's Limited Involvement in Second Amendment Issues
  185. 34:39ACLU Website Disagreement with Supreme Court Decisions
  186. 34:51Fighting Actions in Restrictive States
  187. 35:06Importance of Fighting Battles Where They Occur
  188. 35:15Analogy: Fighting Terrorists Abroad
  189. 35:28Fighting Battles in California to Prevent Spread
  190. 35:30International Work to Prevent Issues from Coming Home
  191. 35:49Ren Case Impact on Other States
  192. 36:09Setting Precedents
  193. 36:15Playing Chess, Not Checkers
  194. 36:25Looking to the Future in Gun Rights Strategy
  195. 36:4440 Years of Academic Research on Second Amendment
  196. 36:52Funding Academic Research
  197. 37:01Need for Pro-Second Amendment Scholarship
  198. 37:10Impact on Heller Decision
  199. 37:16Lack of Pro-Second Amendment Law Review Articles Initially
  200. 37:22Collective Right vs. Individual Right
  201. 37:26Limited Case Law Supporting Second Amendment
  202. 37:34Oregon Constitution Case (Knife)
  203. 37:50Oregon State Supreme Court Ruling
  204. 38:01SAF's Success Rate in Case Law
  205. 38:09SAF's Role in Winning Case Law
  206. 38:17Alan Gura and Heller Case
  207. 38:20McDonald Case Plaintiff
  208. 38:25Bateman Case: Emergency Powers Act in North Carolina
  209. 38:36Knocked Out Ban on Carry in Illinois
  210. 38:40Knocked Out Ban on Ownership in Chicago
  211. 38:44Ban on Gun Ranges in Chicago
  212. 38:53SAF's Impact on Gun Store Operations in Chicago
  213. 38:56Citing SAF Case Law in Briefs
  214. 39:07Fabulous Work by SAF
  215. 39:11GRPC Next Year Information
  216. 39:17Second Amendment Foundation Website
  217. 39:45Tom Gresham and Alan Gottlieb Recap
  218. 39:51Feeling Good with Trump in White House
  219. 39:58Michael Bloomberg: The 34 Billion Pound Monster
  220. 40:15Bloomberg's Spending Against Gun Rights
  221. 40:20Bloomberg Spending $25 Million on National Concealed Carry Reciprocity
  222. 40:35Disinformation Campaign: The Trace Website
  223. 40:41The Trace Portrayed as News Organization
  224. 40:47Other News Outlets Using Phony Information
  225. 40:52Totally Anti-Gun Outreach
  226. 41:02Slanted News and Media Targeting
  227. 41:12Bloomberg's $50 Million Challenge Grants
  228. 41:21Creative Ways to Use Second Amendment Rights (Mayors)
  229. 41:25Examples: City Taxes, Mandatory Insurance
  230. 41:39De Facto Gun Ban Through Insurance Mandates
  231. 41:43Everytown Spending in Virginia
  232. 41:51Virginia Election Attacks
  233. 41:54Inability to Match Million-Dollar Checks
  234. 41:56Reliance on Grassroots and Feet on the Ground
  235. 42:02Show Up or Shut Up
  236. 42:09Bloomberg's Payroll vs. NRA/Gun Groups
  237. 42:27More People on Payroll for Anti-Gun Activities
  238. 42:31Bloomberg's Army of People Working Legislatures and Media
  239. 42:47Invisible Operations
  240. 42:51Cocktail Circuit and Business Community Involvement
  241. 43:01Billionaires Supporting Anti-Gun Rights
  242. 43:17What to Do: Redouble Efforts
  243. 43:21Get More People Involved in Gun Rights Groups
  244. 43:26Cannot Afford to Lose Ground
  245. 43:33Need Boots on the Ground and Donations
  246. 43:40Get Involved, Don't Relax
  247. 43:45Alan Gottlieb Thanks Tom Gresham
  248. 43:47GRPC Success and Award Congratulations
  249. 43:59After Show Call-In
  250. 44:07Chicago Next Year for GRPC
  251. 44:10GRPC is a Hoot
  252. 44:13Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of ITAR regulations in the context of gun rights?

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) were used to restrict the sharing of firearm-related data online. Cody Wilson argues this constitutes a prior restraint on speech, violating First Amendment rights, and that digital manufacturing makes gun control a 'fantasy'.

How has the Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) evolved over time?

Started 32 years ago to foster collaboration among national gun rights groups, the GRPC has grown significantly in size and diversity. It now attracts a broader range of participants, including more women, people of color, and younger individuals, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas.

What was the outcome of the Ren v. DC lawsuit?

The Ren v. DC case successfully challenged Washington D.C.'s 'good cause' requirement for obtaining a firearm carry permit. The DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the requirement, and the city's attempt to seek a rehearing was denied, removing the barrier to carry permits.

How does Michael Bloomberg influence the gun rights debate?

Michael Bloomberg is a major financial force against gun rights, spending millions on lobbying, advertising, and disinformation campaigns. He funds initiatives like 'The Trace' website and offers grants to mayors for anti-gun policies, aiming to influence legislation and public opinion.

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