Missouri Judge deals a blow to Gun Controllers and DOJ… The fight in Missouri is just beginning...

Published on August 30, 2021
Duration: 5:04

This video provides an expert-level analysis of a recent Missouri court ruling concerning the Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA). It details how a Cole County judge declined to rule on the law's constitutionality, effectively allowing SAPA to remain in effect. The ruling means Missouri will continue to prohibit state and local law enforcement cooperation with federal officials attempting to enforce certain federal gun laws, with significant penalties for violations. The expert instructor also briefly touches on a New Mexico bill regarding firearm storage.

Quick Summary

Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA) prohibits state and local law enforcement from cooperating with federal officials attempting to enforce laws that violate residents' Second Amendment rights. Violating officers can face fines of approximately $50,000 per incident, and the law remains in effect after a recent court ruling declined to address its constitutionality.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Missouri SAPA
  2. 00:52New Mexico Gun Storage Bill
  3. 01:29Missouri Court Ruling Details
  4. 02:05Injunction Against SAPA
  5. 02:55Cole County Judge's Decision
  6. 03:16AP Contrasting Coverage
  7. 04:14Missouri Remains Sanctuary State

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the outcome of the Missouri court ruling on the Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA)?

A Cole County judge declined to rule on the constitutionality of Missouri's SAPA. This means the law remains in effect, prohibiting state and local law enforcement from cooperating with federal officials enforcing certain gun laws, and carries penalties for violations.

What does Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA) prohibit?

SAPA prohibits state and local law enforcement in Missouri from cooperating with federal officials who are attempting to enforce any laws, rules, orders, or actions that violate the Second Amendment rights of Missouri residents.

What are the potential penalties for violating Missouri's SAPA?

Law enforcement agencies in Missouri can be fined approximately $50,000 for each officer who knowingly enforces federal gun laws that are deemed to violate the state's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA).

Why did the judge not rule on the constitutionality of Missouri's SAPA?

The Cole County Circuit Judge Dan Green stated that constitutional questions surrounding SAPA need to be addressed in other pending lawsuits. He effectively 'punted' the case, avoiding a direct ruling on the law's legality.

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