Jason Ouimet on Tucker Carlson Tonight // March 30, 2020

Published on March 31, 2020
Duration: 3:01

Jason Ouimet, Executive Director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action, discusses how state and local governments are restricting access to firearms for self-defense during the coronavirus pandemic. He highlights the hypocrisy of deeming liquor stores essential while closing gun stores and explains how universal background check laws can prevent lawful firearm transfers when dealers are closed. Ouimet commends President Trump's guidance declaring gun stores essential, which has led to reversals in states like New Jersey.

Quick Summary

During the coronavirus pandemic, some governments have closed gun stores, deeming them non-essential. The NRA argues this restricts the right to self-defense. Universal background check laws can exacerbate this by preventing private transfers when dealers are closed. President Trump's guidance has since declared gun stores essential, leading to reversals in some states like New Jersey.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Prisoner Releases & Police Cuts
  2. 00:20Gun Stores Ordered to Close
  3. 00:26NRA Sues California
  4. 00:33Introduction of Jason Ouimet
  5. 00:40Government Shutdowns of Self-Defense Access
  6. 00:51New Jersey Reverses Course
  7. 01:13Hypocrisy: Liquor Stores vs. Gun Stores
  8. 01:33Universal Background Checks Impact
  9. 02:12Ominous Combination of Moves
  10. 02:24President Trump's Guidance on Gun Stores
  11. 02:35New Jersey Reversal After Guidance
  12. 02:50Conclusion and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are gun stores being closed during the coronavirus pandemic?

Some state and local governments have ordered gun stores to close, deeming them non-essential businesses. This action restricts citizens' ability to purchase firearms for self-defense at a time when they may feel most vulnerable.

What is the NRA's stance on gun store closures during the pandemic?

The NRA Institute for Legislative Action sued California to block gun store closures. They advocate for gun stores to be considered essential businesses, ensuring the public's right to self-defense is not compromised during crises.

How do universal background checks affect firearm access during store closures?

When gun stores are closed, universal background check laws can prevent lawful firearm transfers between individuals. This is because these laws often require a licensed dealer to process the transfer, creating a barrier when dealers are unavailable.

What impact did President Trump's guidance have on gun store operations?

President Trump issued guidance declaring gun stores essential. This led to positive changes, such as New Jersey reversing its decision to close gun stores, allowing them to reopen and serve the public's self-defense needs.

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