New Epidemic of Guns At Airports: US Attorney Cuts Deal To Get Pistol Permits Revoked

Published on October 7, 2021
Duration: 5:22

This video discusses a new tactic by a US Attorney in Pennsylvania's Western District to revoke pistol permits for individuals caught with firearms at airport checkpoints, even without proven criminal intent. The US Attorney has partnered with the local sheriff to achieve this, raising concerns about backdoor gun control and potential violations of Second Amendment rights for law-abiding citizens who make honest mistakes.

Quick Summary

A US Attorney in Pennsylvania's Western District is partnering with the local sheriff to revoke pistol permits for individuals found with firearms at airport checkpoints, even without proven criminal intent. This tactic is criticized as backdoor gun control and a potential violation of Second Amendment rights for those who make honest mistakes.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction & Channel Support
  2. 00:53US Attorney's New Tactic
  3. 01:01TSA Firearm Discovery Statistics
  4. 01:37Stephen Kaufman's Action
  5. 02:03Sheriff's Agreement on Permits
  6. 02:17Pittsburgh Checkpoint Confiscations
  7. 02:49Allegheny County Sheriff's Role
  8. 03:03Permit Revocation Criteria
  9. 03:24Sheriff Going Outside Authority
  10. 03:31Impact on Non-Residents
  11. 03:47Unconstitutional Concerns
  12. 03:54Backdoor Gun Control at Airports
  13. 04:04Involving Local Authorities
  14. 04:10Second Amendment Discussion
  15. 04:20Revoking Rights for Mistakes
  16. 04:27Shady Tactics and Vigilance
  17. 04:38Conclusion and Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What new tactic is being used by a US Attorney regarding firearms at airports?

A US Attorney in Pennsylvania's Western District has partnered with the local sheriff to revoke pistol permits for individuals caught with firearms at airport checkpoints, even if the firearm was brought unintentionally or due to forgetfulness.

Why is the US Attorney's action considered controversial?

Critics argue that revoking pistol permits without proof of criminal intent is a form of backdoor gun control and may violate Second Amendment rights, especially for law-abiding citizens who make honest mistakes.

What is the TSA reporting about firearms at airports?

The TSA has noted a significant increase in firearms being discovered at airport checkpoints, with a substantial portion of these firearms being loaded, leading to concerns about an 'epidemic'.

What is the legal basis for charging someone with a firearm at an airport?

Typically, federal law requires the prosecution to demonstrate criminal intent. Simply forgetting a firearm is in one's possession is not usually grounds for criminal charges, though it can lead to confiscation.

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