New Jersey: Pro-Gun Advocates Angry Over Lawmakers' Hot-Mic Comments

Published on May 13, 2013
Duration: 8:31

This video discusses the controversial hot-mic comments made by New Jersey state senators regarding gun owners and proposed gun control legislation. Scott Bach of the Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs highlights the senators' apparent disdain for law-abiding gun owners and their intent to pursue confiscatory measures. The discussion also touches upon the unconstitutionality of New Jersey's current gun laws in light of Heller v. McDonald.

Quick Summary

New Jersey state senators were caught on a hot mic discussing proposed gun control legislation with comments like 'we needed a bill that was going to confiscate confiscate confiscate.' This has angered gun owners who view the state's current laws as a ban on firearms, unconstitutional under Heller v. McDonald, and are advocating against punitive measures.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Scott Bach of ANJRPC
  2. 00:19NJ Star-Ledger Reports on Senator Comments
  3. 00:37Senators Caught on Tape: 'Confiscate Confiscate Confiscate'
  4. 01:11Microphone Catches Senate Committee Discussion
  5. 01:25YouTube Video of Comments
  6. 02:04Worst Gun Bill Package in State History
  7. 02:22ANJRPC Website for Video
  8. 02:41Bills Scheduled for Full Senate Vote
  9. 03:02Gun Owners Pressure Senate Leadership
  10. 03:17Senate President Sweeney's Position
  11. 04:00Leadership Approval in New Jersey
  12. 04:20Legislative Process Frustrations
  13. 04:38Call Your Senators
  14. 04:51Bill Reconciliation Process
  15. 05:15New Jersey Gun Laws and Heller/McDonald
  16. 05:35NJ Law as a Ban on Guns
  17. 06:09Horrific Proposed Bills
  18. 06:12Training Requirement Bill
  19. 06:39.50 Caliber Ban
  20. 06:44Vehicle Forfeiture
  21. 07:00State-Level Gun Control Push
  22. 07:15Contempt in Senators' Voices
  23. 07:31Guns Taken from Law-Abiding Owners
  24. 07:44Sanitizing Official Records
  25. 08:03What Gun Owners Should Do
  26. 08:15ANJRPC Website for Action
  27. 08:19Upcoming Hearing Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What controversial comments were made by New Jersey state senators regarding gun owners?

New Jersey state senators Loretta Weinberg, Sandra Cunningham, and Linda Greenstein were reportedly caught on a hot mic discussing proposed gun control legislation. Their comments, captured after a legislative hearing, included phrases like 'we needed a bill that was going to confiscate confiscate confiscate,' suggesting an intent to disarm law-abiding citizens.

How do New Jersey's current gun laws compare to Second Amendment rights post-Heller v. McDonald?

According to Scott Bach of ANJRPC, New Jersey's gun laws are fundamentally a ban on firearms with limited exceptions. This approach is considered unconstitutional under the Supreme Court's Heller and McDonald decisions, which advocate for a permissive stance on gun ownership with narrowly defined exceptions, rather than a broad prohibition.

What specific legislative proposals are concerning gun owners in New Jersey?

Concerns include a bill mandating firearms training before exercising Second Amendment rights, a ban on .50 caliber firearms, and potential vehicle forfeiture for law-abiding citizens. These measures are viewed as punitive and an overreach of legislative power, particularly in light of the senators' hot-mic comments about confiscation.

What actions can New Jersey gun owners take regarding the proposed legislation?

Gun owners are urged to contact their state senators and Senate President Steve Sweeney to express their opposition to the gun control bills. Information on how to contact officials and details about upcoming hearings are available on the ANJRPC website (anjrpc.org).

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