Mississippi Mayor bans open carry for law-abiding citizens during the pandemic

Published on April 28, 2020
Duration: 11:21

This video features Colion Noir critically analyzing Mississippi Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba's executive order banning open carry during a civil emergency. Noir argues the ban is a power grab, citing historical context and the ineffectiveness of such laws against criminals. The Mayor defends the order as a necessary measure to aid law enforcement and reduce child deaths, referencing state statutes and existing violence interruption programs.

Quick Summary

Colion Noir critiques Mississippi Mayor Lumumba's executive order banning open carry during the COVID-19 emergency, arguing it infringes on Second Amendment rights and is ineffective against criminals. The Mayor cites increased child firearm deaths and law enforcement difficulties as reasons for the ban, referencing emergency powers under Mississippi Code Ann. § 45-17-7.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Jackson's Gun Violence Problem
  2. 00:10Colion Noir's Critique on Disproportionate Impact
  3. 01:01Recent Child Deaths and Call for State Law
  4. 01:18Ineffectiveness of More Laws
  5. 02:11Jackson's Existing Violence Prevention Programs
  6. 02:36Gun Control vs. Root Causes
  7. 03:02Open Carry Law Interferes with Law Enforcement
  8. 03:16Historical Context of Open Carry Ban Attempts
  9. 06:01Increase in Child Deaths & Emergency Powers
  10. 07:20Abuse of Power and Flawed Logic
  11. 08:23Balancing Rights and Final Call to Action
  12. 09:12Colion Noir's Rebuttal and Call for Advocacy

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi ban open carry during the pandemic?

Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued an executive order suspending open carry during the COVID-19 civil emergency, citing a rise in child firearm deaths and arguing the law interfered with law enforcement's ability to seize illegal guns. He referenced state statute § 45-17-7 for emergency powers.

What is Colion Noir's stance on the Mayor's open carry ban?

Colion Noir strongly opposes the ban, calling it an abuse of power and a violation of Second Amendment rights. He argues that criminals conceal weapons and that open carry laws protect law-abiding citizens, drawing parallels to historical attempts to disarm certain groups.

What historical context is provided regarding open carry bans?

The video references the 1967 Mulford Act in California, which banned open carry, and the subsequent protest by the Black Panther Party. This historical event is used to argue that such bans are often about control rather than public safety.

Does Mississippi have constitutional carry?

Yes, Mississippi is a constitutional carry state. This means that individuals who are legally permitted to own a handgun can generally carry it openly or concealed without needing a specific permit from the state.

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