PA Governor Executive Order - The Legal Brief

Published on August 22, 2019
Duration: 6:23

This video provides an expert-level legal analysis of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf's Executive Order 2019-06, 'Reducing Gun Violence.' Host Adam Kraut, Esq., breaks down the order's establishment of new advisory roles and governmental divisions, such as the Senior Advisor for Gun Violence Prevention and the Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the PCCD. The analysis critically examines the order's framing of gun violence as a public health issue and its proposed strategies, including data dashboards and suicide prevention initiatives, while also highlighting potential implications for firearm owners.

Quick Summary

Pennsylvania Executive Order 2019-06, signed by Governor Tom Wolf, aims to reduce gun violence by establishing a Senior Advisor for Gun Violence Prevention and an Office of Gun Violence Prevention. It also mandates a Violence Data Dashboard and a Special Council on Gun Violence to review policies and recommend improvements.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: PA Governor's Gun Order
  2. 00:15SB Tactical Sponsor Spot & Product Mention
  3. 00:45PA Executive Order 2019-06 Introduction
  4. 00:57Senior Advisor for Gun Violence Prevention Role
  5. 01:13Office of Gun Violence Prevention (PCCD)
  6. 01:46Division of Violence Prevention (Dept. of Health)
  7. 02:07Violence Data Dashboard Initiative
  8. 02:26Suicide Prevention Initiatives
  9. 02:51PA State Police Role in Prevention
  10. 03:07Special Council on Gun Violence Established
  11. 03:17Council Responsibilities: Strategy & Background Checks
  12. 03:45Council Responsibilities: Agency Alignment & Recommendations
  13. 04:04Composition of the Special Council
  14. 04:30Additional Council Members and Appointments
  15. 04:52Speaker's Conclusion: Public Health vs. Gun Control

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pennsylvania Executive Order 2019-06 about?

Pennsylvania Executive Order 2019-06, signed by Governor Tom Wolf, is titled 'Reducing Gun Violence.' It establishes several new governmental roles and initiatives aimed at preventing gun violence, including a Senior Advisor for Gun Violence Prevention and an Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the PCCD.

What new government bodies are created by the PA Executive Order on Gun Violence?

The order creates a Senior Advisor for Gun Violence Prevention, an Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the PCCD, a Division of Violence Prevention within the Department of Health, a Violence Data Dashboard, and a Special Council on Gun Violence.

What is the role of the Special Council on Gun Violence in Pennsylvania?

The Special Council on Gun Violence will study and make recommendations to reduce and prevent gun violence. Its tasks include reviewing background check processes, identifying best practices to keep weapons from dangerous individuals, and aligning agency resources.

Who is Adam Kraut, and what is his role in this video?

Adam Kraut, Esq. is the host of 'The Legal Brief' on TheGunCollective channel. He is an attorney who provides expert legal analysis and interpretation of firearm-related laws and government actions, such as the Pennsylvania Executive Order discussed in the video.

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