Meet the cops who will “Come and take them” !!! CA DOJ APPS TEAM

Published on April 21, 2020
Duration: 22:11

This video details the operations of the California Department of Justice's Armed Prohibited Persons System (APPS) team. It highlights their process of identifying individuals legally prohibited from owning firearms and the subsequent efforts to recover those weapons. The content criticizes the effectiveness and efficiency of these operations, pointing out instances of wasted resources and questionable methodologies, while also touching upon the complexities of firearm registration, ghost guns, and mental health evaluations in relation to firearm ownership.

Quick Summary

The California DOJ's APPS team identifies and recovers firearms from individuals legally prohibited from owning them. The video critiques the efficiency of these operations, highlighting challenges like inaccurate data, the rise of untraceable 'ghost guns,' and the potential for mental health evaluations to lead to firearm prohibitions, which may discourage people from seeking help.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Cops Will Take Your Guns
  2. 00:35California DOJ APPS Team Explained
  3. 01:17The APPS Program and Prohibited Persons
  4. 02:05Registration Leads to Confiscation Argument
  5. 02:26Operational Planning for Firearm Recovery
  6. 03:17Dangers of Firearm Recovery Operations
  7. 03:38Importance of Local Law Enforcement Data
  8. 04:01Critique of APPS Operational Efficiency
  9. 04:29First Recovery Operation Attempt
  10. 05:22Probation Search for Firearms
  11. 06:05Subject in Jail, Guns Recovered
  12. 06:35Grandparents Forfeiting Firearms
  13. 07:14Inadequacies in APPS Database
  14. 07:30Focus on Data Entry into AFS
  15. 08:08The Rise of 80% Lowers and 3D Printing
  16. 08:31Prohibited Persons Across Society
  17. 08:54Criminal Protective Order and Felony Conviction
  18. 09:25Restraining Orders and Domestic Violence
  19. 09:42Subject in Custody, Consent Search
  20. 10:09Family Members Denying Firearm Presence
  21. 10:21Consent Searches and Legal Advice
  22. 11:09Trusting Absence of Firearms
  23. 11:12Persistent Firearm Recovery Efforts
  24. 11:39Securing Location and Breaching Door
  25. 11:52Interaction with Random Person
  26. 12:02Mental Health Concerns and HIPAA
  27. 12:20Questioning Disclosure of Mental Health History
  28. 12:57Mental Health Evaluation and Firearm Prohibition
  29. 13:06System Discourages Seeking Mental Health Help
  30. 13:49Paperwork for Firearm Turn-In
  31. 14:12Safe to Walk, Not to Own Guns
  32. 14:33Retrieving Listed and Additional Firearms
  33. 14:43Identification of Recovered Firearms
  34. 15:10Weapons of War Off the Streets
  35. 15:31Preventing Future Crimes vs. Responding to Lawbreakers
  36. 15:56Psychic Powers to Stop Crime
  37. 16:12Minority Report Analogy
  38. 16:18Preventing Mass Shootings
  39. 16:24Felon Possessing Machine Guns
  40. 16:32Recovering Numerous Homemade Firearms
  41. 17:16Manufacturing Operation in Garage
  42. 17:30Recovery of Machine Guns and Assault Weapons
  43. 18:03The Rise of Ghost Guns
  44. 18:06Untraceable AR-15 Variants
  45. 18:25Critique of Firearm Components
  46. 19:00Machining Off Serial Numbers
  47. 19:14Felon Manufacturing Machine Guns
  48. 19:32Attempting to Comply with the Law
  49. 19:44Gun Violence and High-Powered Weapons
  50. 20:00Critique of 5.56x45mm Cartridge
  51. 20:15Assault Weapon Ban Effectiveness
  52. 20:46Enforcement Against Prohibited Persons
  53. 20:57Future Crimes Prevention
  54. 21:06Wasted Time in Operations
  55. 21:26Subjects Already in Prison
  56. 21:37Concluding Thoughts and Drink

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary function of the California DOJ's APPS team?

The California Department of Justice's Armed Prohibited Persons System (APPS) team is tasked with identifying individuals who are legally prohibited from owning firearms and actively working to recover those weapons from them. This involves cross-referencing databases and conducting operations to ensure public safety.

How does firearm registration relate to confiscation in California, according to the video?

The video argues that firearm registration in California is directly linked to confiscation. The APPS system utilizes registration data to identify firearms owned by prohibited persons, facilitating law enforcement's efforts to recover these weapons.

What challenges does the rise of 'ghost guns' present to law enforcement?

'Ghost guns,' which are firearms without serial numbers, pose a significant challenge because they are untraceable. This makes it difficult for law enforcement to identify their owners or link them to crime scenes, complicating recovery and enforcement efforts.

Why might individuals be hesitant to seek mental health treatment, according to the video?

The video suggests that the way the system is set up may discourage individuals from seeking mental health help due to fear of backlash. Specifically, the potential disclosure of mental health evaluation information could lead to firearm prohibitions, creating a disincentive to seek treatment.

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