New Jersey: Governor Christie Vetoes Major Anti-Gun Bills

Published on August 20, 2013
Duration: 11:42

This video discusses Governor Christie's veto of several significant anti-gun bills in New Jersey. Scott Box of the Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs highlights the veto of a 50 caliber ban and a Firearms ID bill that would have required training and placed gun ownership status on driver's licenses. The discussion emphasizes the monumental nature of these vetoes in a state often seen as challenging for gun rights, attributing the success to sustained advocacy by gun owners and organizations.

Quick Summary

New Jersey Governor Christie vetoed significant anti-gun legislation, including a 50 caliber ban and a Firearms ID bill requiring training and potentially listing gun ownership on driver's licenses. This action, considered unprecedented, was a major win for gun rights advocates, stemming from a sustained seven-month campaign of advocacy and arguments presented to the governor's office.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Guest Scott Box
  2. 00:21Governor Christie Vetoes Gun Bills
  3. 00:4550 Caliber Ban Vetoed
  4. 00:51Firearms ID Bill Vetoed
  5. 01:15Disclosure of Trace Data Bill Vetoed
  6. 01:23Monumental Nature of Vetoes
  7. 01:32Comparison to Other States (NY, CT, CO)
  8. 01:50Thanks to Governor and Gun Owners
  9. 02:14Bills Signed vs. Vetoed
  10. 02:30Governor's Stance on 50 Caliber Ban
  11. 02:50Conditional Veto Explained
  12. 03:29Voice of Gun Owners Heard
  13. 03:37Governor's Presidential Ambitions
  14. 03:53Anti-Gunners' Reaction
  15. 04:22Governor's Potential 2016 Run
  16. 04:47Politics vs. Policy Decision
  17. 05:01A Little Bit of Both
  18. 05:12Listening to NJRPC and NRA
  19. 05:22Substance of Bills and Implications
  20. 05:30Practical Implications for Politicians
  21. 05:40Phony Notion of Safety Through Bans
  22. 06:14Consequences of Gun Bans
  23. 06:41Hard Work of Gun Owners
  24. 07:04Quiet Hard Work and Arguments
  25. 07:21Result of Thousands of People
  26. 07:36Pausing for Victory
  27. 07:54Scariest Words of Anti-Gunners
  28. 08:06Message to Anti-Gunners
  29. 08:20Impact on Future Debate
  30. 08:33Governor Taking a Beating in Press
  31. 08:44Targeted Solutions vs. Blaming Gun Owners
  32. 09:08Senate President's Relationship with Gun Owners
  33. 09:29Thinking Twice and Listening More
  34. 09:41Congratulations to Gun Owners
  35. 09:55Comparison to Other States' Gun Control
  36. 10:14Colorado's Gun Control and Recalls
  37. 10:35State House Seats Up for Election
  38. 10:47Fight Continues, Message to All
  39. 10:52Stopping the Freight Train in NJ
  40. 11:09Thanks to Cam and the Show
  41. 11:25Garden State Sanity
  42. 11:34Scott Box Introduction

Frequently Asked Questions

What major gun control bills did New Jersey Governor Christie veto?

Governor Christie vetoed a bill that would have banned 50 caliber firearms and another that would have required a Firearms ID card, mandating training and potentially listing gun ownership status on driver's licenses. He also vetoed a bill concerning the disclosure of confidential trace data.

What is a conditional veto, and how was it used in New Jersey?

A conditional veto allows a governor to send a bill back to the legislature with proposed amendments. In New Jersey, Governor Christie used a conditional veto on the Firearms ID card bill, effectively killing it unless the legislature reconvened to remove the objectionable provisions he outlined.

Why are Governor Christie's vetoes considered significant in New Jersey?

These vetoes are considered unprecedented for a New Jersey governor of any party. They represent a major victory for gun rights advocates, especially given New Jersey's often challenging political climate for gun ownership, contrasting with legislative actions in neighboring states.

What role did gun owner advocacy play in the New Jersey vetoes?

Sustained advocacy by gun owners and organizations like the Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs and the NRA over seven months was crucial. Their relentless campaign, presenting arguments on the substance and implications of the bills, is credited with influencing the governor's decision.

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