Now there is a “Rittenhouse loophole”… and of course a new Gun Control law to go with it…

Published on February 20, 2022
Duration: 6:05

This video discusses a legislative proposal in Wisconsin, dubbed the 'Rittenhouse loophole,' aimed at clarifying laws regarding minors possessing rifles. The focus is on an exception allowing minors to possess rifles with barrels over 16 inches, provided they are complying with hunting laws. The proposed bill, Assembly Bill 817, seeks to mandate active hunting for this exception to apply, addressing concerns raised by the Kyle Rittenhouse case where a minor carried a rifle under this provision.

Quick Summary

Wisconsin's 'Rittenhouse loophole' allowed minors to possess rifles with barrels over 16 inches under hunting law exceptions, even without active hunting. Assembly Bill 817 aims to close this by requiring active hunting for the exception to apply, clarifying regulations on minor firearm possession.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Rittenhouse Loophole
  2. 00:14The 'Loophole' Concept in Gun Control
  3. 01:38Closing the Rittenhouse Gun Loophole
  4. 02:11Wisconsin Lawmakers' Proposal
  5. 02:25Details of the 'Loophole'
  6. 03:00Jury's Consideration and Legal Basis
  7. 03:43Minors Carrying Rifles: The Exception
  8. 04:41Assembly Bill 817 Explained
  9. 05:17Critique of 'Loophole' Labeling
  10. 05:33Law's Intended vs. Actual Function

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Rittenhouse loophole' in Wisconsin?

The 'Rittenhouse loophole' refers to a provision in Wisconsin law that allowed minors to possess rifles with barrels over 16 inches, provided they were in compliance with hunting laws. This exception did not explicitly require active hunting, leading to legislative proposals to clarify its intent.

What is Assembly Bill 817 in Wisconsin?

Assembly Bill 817 is a proposed law in Wisconsin aimed at closing the 'Rittenhouse loophole.' It seeks to mandate that minors must be actively hunting for the exception regarding rifle possession to apply, thereby tightening regulations on firearm possession by minors.

Why was the 'Rittenhouse loophole' identified?

The 'Rittenhouse loophole' was identified following the Kyle Rittenhouse case, where a minor was able to possess a rifle due to an exception in Wisconsin law related to barrel length and hunting compliance. Critics argued this allowed minors to carry firearms in public without actively participating in hunting.

How does the proposed law address the 'Rittenhouse loophole'?

Assembly Bill 817 addresses the 'Rittenhouse loophole' by requiring minors to be actively engaged in hunting to utilize the exception for possessing rifles with barrels over 16 inches. This aims to prevent minors from carrying such firearms in public under the guise of hunting compliance.

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