Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost | SHOT Show TV Interviews | 2024

Published on February 2, 2024
Duration: 6:11

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost discusses the positive impact of constitutional carry in Ohio, refuting claims of increased crime. He also addresses the legal battle against municipal firearm regulations and the concerning trend of credit card networks tracking firearm purchases, emphasizing the need to protect consumer privacy and Second Amendment rights.

Quick Summary

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost reported that a study found constitutional carry did not increase crime in Ohio; crime actually decreased in six major cities. He also discussed legal battles against municipal firearm regulations and concerns over credit card companies tracking gun purchases, emphasizing the need to protect Second Amendment rights and consumer privacy.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction to SHOT Show 2024
  2. 00:12NSSF Trade Association Role
  3. 00:20Ohio AG Dave Yost Introduction
  4. 00:33Constitutional Carry Study Results
  5. 01:13Debating Public Policy with Facts
  6. 01:21Pre- and Post-Constitutional Carry Crime Data
  7. 01:35Crime Decreased in Ohio Cities
  8. 01:46Constitutional Carry in Other States
  9. 01:56Fearmongering vs. Constitutional Rights
  10. 02:01Ohio Mayors vs. State Preemption Law
  11. 02:14Battle Over Municipal Firearm Regulation
  12. 02:23Legal Battle Winding Through Courts
  13. 02:31Preventing Patchwork of Laws
  14. 02:41Path to Ohio State Supreme Court
  15. 02:52United States vs. United Cities
  16. 03:03State's Sovereign Power for Uniform Law
  17. 03:25Defending Second Amendment Rights
  18. 03:30Ohio Legislative Session Begins
  19. 03:33Protecting Consumer Privacy in Gun Shops
  20. 03:43Credit Card Network Tracking of Purchases
  21. 03:56Identifying Gun Shop Patrons
  22. 04:04Concerns Over Listing Law-Abiding Citizens
  23. 04:08AG's Office Letter Against Tracking Code
  24. 04:19Potential Lawsuit Over Tracking
  25. 04:23Left's Tactics: Private Industry Enforcement
  26. 04:35Social Media as an Example
  27. 04:48Government vs. Private Speech Regulation
  28. 04:59Tracking Codes as Surveillance
  29. 05:04Not About Privacy, About Surveillance
  30. 05:14Knowing Who Buys What
  31. 05:24Used Against Law-Abiding Citizens
  32. 05:35Not Freedom, This is Surveillance
  33. 05:37Fighting for Freedom
  34. 05:42Ohio Senate Bill Progress
  35. 05:51Senator Johnson Leading Effort
  36. 05:53Appreciation for Support
  37. 05:57Support for Firearm Industry
  38. 05:58Thank You for Being at SHOT Show

Frequently Asked Questions

Did constitutional carry increase crime in Ohio according to the Attorney General's study?

No, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost stated that a study by his office found that gun crime did not increase after constitutional carry was implemented. In fact, crime decreased in six of the state's largest cities, contradicting predictions from gun control advocates.

What is the legal status of municipal firearm regulations in Ohio?

Ohio has state preemption laws that prevent cities from enacting firearm regulations beyond state law. However, some cities are attempting to do so, leading to legal challenges that are currently progressing through the court system, with the expectation of reaching the Ohio State Supreme Court.

Why is credit card tracking of firearm purchases a concern?

The tracking of firearm purchases by credit card networks is a concern because it can be used for surveillance, identifying individuals who buy firearms, and potentially targeting law-abiding citizens. This practice is seen as an attempt by the left to use private industry for enforcement that the government cannot directly implement.

What legislative efforts are underway in Ohio regarding firearm rights?

In Ohio, there is legislative action in the Senate, led by Senator Johnson, aimed at protecting consumer privacy concerning firearm purchases. This effort seeks to ban the use of specific codes that allow credit card networks to track transactions at firearm retail shops.

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