Part 2/2 - Taxing the 2nd Amendment - $12,804.63 to Carry in 46 States & D.C. - Husband & Wife

William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, analyzes a Supreme Court petition challenging Illinois' open carry ban. The case, Sinnisssippi Rod & Gun Club v. Raoul, questions whether a ban on open carry, especially when concealed carry is difficult, infringes upon the Second Amendment right to bear arms. The petition highlights conflicting court rulings nationwide and argues that Illinois' prohibition criminalizes self-defense with a firearm in public.

This video details a federal lawsuit filed by Gun Owners of America (GOA) and others against Illinois' restrictive firearm carry laws. The lawsuit challenges the state's refusal to recognize out-of-state permits and its stringent requirements for non-residents to obtain an Illinois carry license, arguing these measures violate Second Amendment rights as affirmed by Supreme Court rulings like Heller, McDonald, and Bruen. The case could significantly impact non-resident carry rights nationwide.

This video from Copper Jacket TV, hosted by Will, discusses the introduction of the National Constitutional Carry Act of 2026. The act, championed by Senator Mike Lee and endorsed by Gun Owners of America (GOA), aims to establish nationwide permitless carry by preempting state and local laws that restrict firearm possession and carry. The discussion highlights the potential impact on states with restrictive gun laws and emphasizes the importance of contacting legislators to support this legislation. The sponsor, Attorneys On Retainer (AOR), is also featured as a crucial component of a self-defense plan.

This video critically examines the notion that exercising Second Amendment rights is contingent on government approval or public comfort. Speaker Jared argues that rights, by definition, cannot be conditional privileges. The discussion uses the Alex Preudhomme case to highlight concerns about law enforcement interactions and political rhetoric surrounding legal firearm carry, emphasizing that major Second Amendment organizations are pushing back against the idea that carrying a firearm near law enforcement justifies deadly force.

This video critically analyzes the Federal Firearm Licensing Act, arguing it functions as a de facto gun registry and imposes significant restrictions on firearm ownership. The speaker, demonstrating high authority on Second Amendment legislation, details the bill's proposed licensing requirements, including extensive testing and background checks, and its potential to undermine constitutional carry. The analysis highlights concerns about federal monitoring via the FBI's Rap Back service and the broad powers granted to the Attorney General.

This analysis by Braden Langley of Langley Outdoors Academy delves into the suspicious resignation of Michael Williams from the Wisconsin Conservation Congress. Langley suggests the resignation, citing health reasons, may be a strategic political maneuver to avoid pressure regarding Assembly Bill 730, a universal background check proposal. The video highlights the financial dependence of the Wisconsin DNR on sportsman funding and the potential impact of gun owner dissatisfaction on legislative outcomes.

This video details the diagnosis and repair of a feeding issue on a Sons of Liberty Gun Works East India upper receiver. The root cause was identified as a sharp burr on the barrel extension's feed ramp, causing rounds to jam. The solution involved polishing the feed ramps and adding a secondary bevel, replicating Colt's design, which successfully resolved the malfunction.

This video demonstrates the internal mechanics of an AR-15 bolt carrier group using cutaway models. It highlights the importance of internal bore dimensions for gas system efficiency and explains how to diagnose potential issues like gas leaks. The demonstration covers the cycle of operation, critical seals, and common manufacturing defects, offering advanced insights for AR-15 maintenance and troubleshooting.

This video provides a detailed autopsy of a faulty AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group (BCG). The analysis reveals critical manufacturing defects including an undersized bolt tail failing gauges, excessive firing pin protrusion causing pierced primers, an oversized firing pin hole, and an oversized cam pin hole leading to headspace issues. These flaws significantly compromise the BCG's function and reliability.

This video demonstrates a specialized technique for swapping an AR-15 rear takedown pin without full firearm disassembly. It highlights the use of a custom-fabricated tool, often made from a 1/16 inch Allen wrench, to depress the detent. The method allows for efficient pin replacement, particularly useful on rifles with staked castle nuts, by leveraging the old pin to guide the new one into place.