NEW 2A group comes out SWINGING - The Gun Collective Podcast 130

Published on May 1, 2024
Duration: 58:50

Brian Festa of We the Patriots USA discusses the organization's legal challenges against government overreach impacting constitutional rights, particularly the Second Amendment. The interview highlights ongoing litigation in New Mexico challenging a governor's executive order banning firearm carry, and in Connecticut, challenging bans on open carry and USPS firearm regulations. Festa emphasizes the organization's commitment to fighting for individual freedoms through litigation, aiming to establish legal precedents that uphold constitutional rights nationwide.

Quick Summary

We the Patriots USA is a constitutional rights organization dedicated to fighting government and corporate overreach through litigation. Founded in 2020, they defend freedoms like health, speech, religion, and the Second Amendment. They are actively involved in lawsuits challenging firearm bans in New Mexico and Connecticut, and a USPS rule, emphasizing transparency and direct engagement with those whose rights are infringed.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction to The Gun Collective Podcast
  2. 00:15Sponsor: Vertx.com
  3. 00:54Guest Introduction: Brian Festa of We the Patriots USA
  4. 01:35We the Patriots USA: Mission and Origins
  5. 03:05Fighting Government and Corporate Overreach
  6. 04:31Why Second Amendment Work?
  7. 05:00Starting a National Organization
  8. 06:27Fighting Back in Court
  9. 07:07National Public Interest Law Firm
  10. 07:36The Right to Protect Oneself and Family
  11. 08:00Living in Idaho vs. Other States
  12. 09:33What Makes We the Patriots USA Different?
  13. 10:07Integrity and Transparency
  14. 10:39Brian Festa as an Attorney
  15. 11:20Personal Access to Leadership
  16. 12:11More Organizations in the Fight
  17. 13:49New Mexico Lawsuit Overview
  18. 15:10Crime in Albuquerque
  19. 16:19Temporary Restraining Order Victory
  20. 17:24Government Use of Taxpayer Money
  21. 18:37Legal Process: TRO vs. Preliminary Injunction
  22. 18:53Appeal to the 10th Circuit
  23. 19:40Partnering Organizations
  24. 20:11States in the 10th Circuit
  25. 21:09Potential Supreme Court Appeal
  26. 21:3410th Circuit vs. State Court
  27. 22:41Ignoring the Bruen Decision
  28. 23:13Revised Order: Public Parks and Playgrounds
  29. 24:20Ramifications for Politicians
  30. 24:53Qualified Immunity
  31. 25:53Proposal: Governor Pays if She Loses
  32. 27:32New Mexico Case Timeline
  33. 29:20Connecticut Cases Overview
  34. 30:20Ban on Open Carry in Connecticut
  35. 31:53Immediate Lawsuit Filing
  36. 33:23Post Office Rule Challenge
  37. 34:52Supreme Court Victories and Political Shift
  38. 35:31Legislating Based on Feelings vs. Logic
  39. 36:03Future Strategy: C4 and Lobbying
  40. 36:16Leveraging Favorable Court Composition
  41. 37:02Challenging Pistol Permits
  42. 37:47Historical Context of Firearm Purchase
  43. 39:09Seeking Plaintiffs in Hawaii
  44. 39:31Hawaii Supreme Court Ruling Explained
  45. 40:44Misinterpretation of Bruen Decision
  46. 41:13Justice Todd Edidin's Quote
  47. 43:00States Rights vs. Federal Rights
  48. 43:30The 14th Amendment and Incorporation Doctrine
  49. 44:30Other Issues: Health Freedom and Free Speech
  50. 45:01First Amendment and Censorship
  51. 46:04California Case: Religious Freedom and Speech
  52. 47:54Forcing School Systems into Debates
  53. 52:24Funding for We the Patriots USA
  54. 53:04Donor Demographics
  55. 54:52Impact of Small Donations
  56. 55:14Supporting Other Organizations
  57. 57:18Website: WethePatriotsUSA.org
  58. 57:41Conclusion and Future Outlook
  59. 58:06Sponsor: Vertx.com (Final Mention)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is We the Patriots USA and what are its primary goals?

We the Patriots USA is a constitutional rights organization focused on fighting government and corporate overreach. Founded in 2020, it aims to defend individual freedoms, including health freedom, free speech, religious freedom, and Second Amendment rights, primarily through litigation.

What legal challenges is We the Patriots USA currently pursuing?

The organization is actively litigating cases challenging New Mexico's governor's executive order banning firearm carry, Connecticut's ban on open carry, and a USPS rule restricting firearms in post offices. They are also involved in a California case concerning religious freedom and speech rights for a teacher.

How does We the Patriots USA differ from other Second Amendment organizations?

While many organizations focus solely on the Second Amendment, We the Patriots USA takes a broader approach to constitutional rights. They emphasize transparency, personal accessibility to leadership, and a commitment to filing lawsuits to defend rights, often acting as lead plaintiffs.

What is the significance of the Hawaii Supreme Court's ruling on the Second Amendment?

The Hawaii Supreme Court controversially stated the Second Amendment's right to bear arms in public is 'brand new' and that Hawaii has no state constitutional right to carry firearms publicly. This ruling contradicts established legal interpretations and is being challenged by We the Patriots USA.

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