Nevada AG Will NOT Enforce New Gun Control Law

Published on December 29, 2016
Duration: 4:23

Nevada's Attorney General Adam Laxalt has stated that the state will not enforce 'Question 1,' a gun control law requiring background checks on private person-to-person sales. This decision stems from the FBI's refusal to conduct these checks, citing that state law cannot dictate federal resource allocation and that the NICS system is designed for FFL dealers. The law, passed by a narrow margin, is deemed unenforceable because citizens cannot be penalized for the inability of federal agencies to comply.

Quick Summary

Nevada's Attorney General Adam Laxalt will not enforce 'Question 1,' a law requiring background checks on private firearm sales. This decision follows the FBI's refusal to conduct these checks, citing that state laws cannot dictate federal resource use and the NICS system is for FFLs. The AG deemed the law unenforceable as citizens cannot be held accountable for federal non-compliance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Nevada Gun Control News
  2. 00:16Understanding Question 1
  3. 00:35Background Checks Requirement
  4. 00:54FBI's Stance on Background Checks
  5. 01:41NICS System Limitations
  6. 01:54AG Laxalt's Decision
  7. 02:22Debate and Margin of Victory
  8. 02:49County-by-County Results
  9. 03:14Importance of Voting
  10. 03:26Law Deemed Unenforceable
  11. 03:39A Small Victory
  12. 04:06Kudos to the AG
  13. 04:09Call to Action: Like & Subscribe

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Nevada's new gun control law, Question 1, not being enforced?

Nevada's Attorney General Adam Laxalt stated the law is unenforceable because the FBI has refused to conduct the required background checks for private firearm sales. The FBI maintains that state law cannot mandate federal resource allocation and that their NICS system is designed for licensed dealers, not private transactions.

What did Nevada's Question 1 law require?

Question 1, a gun control measure passed in Nevada, mandated that background checks be required for all private person-to-person firearm sales. This aimed to extend the background check requirement beyond licensed dealers to individual transactions.

What is the FBI's position on conducting private background checks for Nevada?

The FBI has explicitly stated they will not conduct private person-to-person background checks for Nevada. They argue that state laws cannot dictate how federal resources are utilized and that the NICS system is structured for FFL dealers, not individual sales.

Who supported Nevada's Question 1 gun control law?

Michael Bloomberg is mentioned as a significant supporter of Nevada's 'Question 1,' having reportedly spent millions of dollars to help the gun control initiative pass during the election.

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