Memphis Gun Controllers Call Tennessee's Bluff of $80 Million For Gun Control Measures... Get SUED

Published on November 22, 2024
Duration: 5:19

This video discusses the legal challenge initiated by the Tennessee Firearms Association and Gun Owners of America against Memphis for enacting gun control ballot measures. Despite threats of funding withdrawal from the Tennessee legislature, Memphis leaders proceeded with ordinances banning handgun carry without a permit, so-called assault weapons, and creating red flag gun confiscation logs. The lawsuit highlights the conflict between local ordinances and state-level gun rights.

Quick Summary

Memphis is facing a lawsuit from the Tennessee Firearms Association and Gun Owners of America after enacting gun control ballot measures, including a red flag law and bans on unlicensed handgun carry and assault weapons. This action follows threats from Tennessee Republican leaders to withhold state funding if the city proceeded with these initiatives.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Memphis Gun Control Measures
  2. 00:14State Funding Threats to Memphis
  3. 00:49Memphis's Gun Control Ordinances
  4. 01:41Memphis Leader's "Bring It On" Stance
  5. 01:42Details of Memphis Gun Control Ordinances
  6. 01:53Lawsuit Filed Against Memphis
  7. 02:02Tennessee Republican Leaders' Threat
  8. 02:37Tennessee Firearms Association Sues Memphis
  9. 03:00Voter Approved Firearm Reforms
  10. 03:30Referendum as a Trigger Law
  11. 04:07Gun Owners of America's Reaction
  12. 04:22Legal Challenge and Court Battle
  13. 04:58Legislature's Next Move

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Memphis being sued over gun control measures?

Memphis is being sued by the Tennessee Firearms Association and Gun Owners of America because the city enacted gun control ballot measures, including bans on unlicensed handgun carry and assault weapons, and a red flag law, despite threats of state funding withdrawal.

What was the threat from the Tennessee legislature to Memphis?

Tennessee Republican leaders threatened to withhold tens of millions of dollars in state funding from Memphis if the city proceeded with its plans to put gun control ballot measures in place. This was a response to Memphis's defiance of state directives.

What specific gun control measures did Memphis voters approve?

Memphis voters approved three firearm reforms: a red flag law designed to block gun sales to individuals deemed a threat, a ban on carrying handguns without a permit, and a ban on the commercial sale of what are termed 'assault rifles'.

Who is suing Memphis over its new gun laws?

The lawsuit against Memphis over its gun control referendum measures was filed by the Tennessee Firearms Association, a prominent gun lobbying organization, in conjunction with Gun Owners of America (GOA), a national gun rights group.

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