Mass Violence Prevention Act Looks To REDEFINE Assault Weapons (Like They Did For Bump Stocks)

Published on December 31, 2018
Duration: 6:51

The Mass Violence Prevention Act proposes a 60-day moratorium on the transfer or receipt of 'assault rifles' and seeks to redefine 'assault weapons' based on lethality, similar to the bump stock reclassification. The bill also encourages states to adopt red flag laws through federal grants and aims to raise the minimum age for firearm purchases to 21. The speaker criticizes the bill's broad definitions and its focus on law-abiding citizens rather than criminals.

Quick Summary

The Mass Violence Prevention Act proposes a 60-day moratorium on the transfer of 'assault rifles' and seeks to redefine 'assault weapons' based on lethality, similar to the bump stock reclassification. It also incentivizes states to adopt red flag laws with federal grants.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction and Red Flag Laws
  2. 00:55The Mass Violence Prevention Act
  3. 01:16Broward County Incident and Trump's Proposals
  4. 01:51Defining 'Assault Weapons' by Gas Operation
  5. 02:07Red Flag Provisions and Due Process
  6. 02:2860-Day Pause on Semi-Automatic Firearms
  7. 03:03Goal: Prevent Future Shooters
  8. 03:30Criticism of Targeting Law-Abiding Citizens
  9. 03:55Redefining Assault Weapons: The Big Threat
  10. 04:14Comparison to Bump Stock Ban
  11. 04:43ATF and FBI to Define Assault Weapons
  12. 04:54Lethality vs. Definition
  13. 05:35Dangerous Redefinition of Assault Weapon
  14. 05:41What Constitutes an Assault Weapon?
  15. 06:03Call to Action and Channel Subscription
  16. 06:23Bill Details and Next Congress Session
  17. 06:41New Year's Eve Message and Safety

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of the Mass Violence Prevention Act?

The Mass Violence Prevention Act aims to impose a 60-day moratorium on the transfer or receipt of assault rifles and seeks to redefine 'assault weapons' based on lethality. It also encourages states to adopt red flag laws through federal grants.

How does the Mass Violence Prevention Act propose to redefine 'assault weapons'?

The Act directs federal agencies like the ATF and FBI to submit recommendations for defining 'assault weapons' and classifying firearms based on their lethality. This approach is compared to the bump stock reclassification, which redefined a firearm accessory.

What is the proposed financial incentive for states to implement red flag laws?

The bill includes a $50 million fund to provide grants to states that have red flag laws. If all 50 states adopt such laws, each would receive a $1 million grant.

What types of firearms would be affected by the 60-day pause proposed in the bill?

The 60-day pause would apply to gas-operated semi-automatic firearms with rifled bores, such as AR-15 and AK-47 style rifles. The bill suggests that shotguns and most handguns commonly used for hunting or concealed carry would not be prohibited.

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