Knocking Out California! - Interview with Chuck Michel

Published on July 8, 2022
Duration: 52:38

This interview with attorney Chuck Michel discusses the legal battles following the Bruin Supreme Court decision regarding Second Amendment rights in California. Michel details the state's legislative efforts to circumvent the ruling through new laws, including restrictions on carrying firearms in public ('sensitive places') and attempts to redefine 'good moral character.' The discussion also covers the significant data breach of CCW holder information and the ongoing legal challenges to these new regulations and past laws.

Quick Summary

California's legislature is employing a 'blue resistance' strategy to counter the Supreme Court's Bruin decision, enacting new laws that broadly define 'sensitive places' and redefine 'good moral character' to restrict CCW permits. A major data leak exposed personal information of 200,000 CCW holders, prompting legal challenges based on historical Second Amendment interpretation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Sponsor
  2. 00:25Gun Guy TV Intro & Guest Introduction
  3. 01:29Chuck Michel on California's Legal Battle Post-Bruin
  4. 02:01The 'Blue Resistance' Against Bruin
  5. 03:39Nullifying CCW Licenses via Banned Zones
  6. 04:07Defining 'Sensitive Places'
  7. 04:38Redefining 'Good Moral Character'
  8. 05:04New Laws & Marketing to Minors Ban
  9. 06:18CCW Holder Information Leak
  10. 07:49Impact of the Data Breach
  11. 09:21Chances of Success in Legal Fights
  12. 10:44Challenging Sensitive Places & Good Moral Character
  13. 11:14Legal Challenges to CCW Information Release
  14. 14:42Legal Challenge to the Data Leak
  15. 17:00Criminal Liability for Leaks & Legislative Violations
  16. 18:05Proving Willful Violation of Law
  17. 20:16The 'Unqualified Command' of the Second Amendment
  18. 21:21Difficulty of Tossing New Gun Laws
  19. 22:11Shift in Legal Standard: History & Tradition
  20. 22:40Ongoing Cases: Black Rifle Ban, Ammo Background Checks
  21. 23:05The Duncan Case & Magazine Bans
  22. 23:45Upcoming Legislation & Governor Newsom's Role
  23. 24:23Addressing Major Issues: Black Rifle Bans, Roster
  24. 25:36Normalizing Gun Ownership & Deterring Crime
  25. 26:00Protracted Fight: End of the Beginning?
  26. 27:17Sheriffs' Role & Liability
  27. 29:33Turning Law-Abiding Citizens into Criminals
  28. 31:24Doxxing & Chilling Effect
  29. 32:33Attorney General Bonta's Role & Data Breach Investigation
  30. 33:41Republican Caucus Response to Data Breach
  31. 34:28Supporting CRPA & Funding Lawsuits
  32. 37:36Legislators' Stance on the Constitution
  33. 38:21Interstate Reciprocity for Permits
  34. 40:10Future Supreme Court Cases
  35. 40:50Importance of the Next Presidential Election
  36. 41:19Final Thoughts from Chuck Michel
  37. 42:23Fundraising & Effective Lawsuits
  38. 43:51Working All Angles: Sacramento & Legal Teams
  39. 44:31Contact Information for CCW Data Breach Victims
  40. 45:53Timeline for Legal Battles
  41. 48:25Expediting Legal Challenges: Injunctive Relief
  42. 50:10Final Words: Keep the Faith & Get Involved
  43. 51:05Thank You & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'blue resistance' in California regarding gun rights?

The 'blue resistance' refers to the actions taken by California's legislature and governor to actively oppose and circumvent the Supreme Court's Bruin decision. This involves enacting new laws and regulations designed to frustrate the ruling and continue restricting Second Amendment rights, despite the Supreme Court's affirmation of those rights.

How is California attempting to limit CCW permits after the Bruin decision?

California is attempting to limit CCW permits by broadly defining numerous locations as 'sensitive places' where carrying is prohibited. They are also trying to redefine 'good moral character' in a way that could disqualify applicants, effectively making it difficult to obtain or use a permit.

What happened with the CCW holder data leak in California?

California Attorney General Bonta's office released a data portal containing personal information, including home addresses, of approximately 200,000 CCW holders. This leak is considered a significant breach of trust and has raised serious privacy and safety concerns for permit holders.

What is the legal basis for challenging new California gun laws post-Bruin?

Challenges are based on the Supreme Court's Bruin decision, which shifted the legal standard for Second Amendment cases to focus on historical tradition. New laws are being challenged for infringing on the 'unqualified command' of the Second Amendment without sufficient historical precedent.

What is CRPA doing to combat new gun legislation in California?

CRPA is actively filing lawsuits against new legislation, such as the ban on marketing to minors, arguing it violates First Amendment rights. They are also involved in challenging other regulations and providing legal resources and information to gun owners.

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