Politicians Use Pandemic To Attack Gun Dealers

This video from Guns & Gadgets details how various state and local governments are using the COVID-19 pandemic as a pretext to restrict Second Amendment rights and shut down firearms businesses. The speaker highlights specific examples in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, California, and Louisiana, where governors and mayors have issued executive orders or recommendations to close gun shops and FFLs, or extend wait times for firearm purchases. The video also touches on a federal bill, HR 5717, being pushed during this crisis. It emphasizes that these actions are seen as infringements on the right to self-defense during a time of crisis.

Quick Summary

Governments are using the COVID-19 pandemic to restrict Second Amendment rights by shutting down gun shops and FFLs, deeming them non-essential. States like New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania have issued executive orders, while others like Rhode Island have extended wait periods for firearm purchases, effectively infringing on the right to self-defense during a crisis.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Blackout Coffee Support
  2. 00:43Second Amendment Under Attack
  3. 01:06New Jersey Gun Shop Closures
  4. 01:20New York Business Restrictions
  5. 01:32Pennsylvania Gun Shop Closures
  6. 01:48Rhode Island Wait Period Extension
  7. 02:08Massachusetts Non-Essential Business
  8. 02:40Boston Mayor's Stance
  9. 03:20New Orleans Gun Ban Authority
  10. 03:34California Gun Shop Shutdowns
  11. 03:45Connecticut Lockdown Concerns
  12. 03:57Right to Self-Defense in Crisis
  13. 04:42Federal Guidance vs. State Actions
  14. 05:01New Gun Owners & Training
  15. 05:29Historical Pattern of Gun Seizures
  16. 05:53Legal Challenges Against Infringements
  17. 06:15Positive News: Kansas & Illinois
  18. 06:53HR 5717 Gun Control Bill
  19. 07:43Local Legal Action in MA
  20. 08:04Viewer Support & Channel Mission
  21. 08:18Stay Safe & Vigilant

Frequently Asked Questions

How are governments using the pandemic to restrict Second Amendment rights?

Governments are using the pandemic to issue executive orders and recommendations that shut down gun shops and FFLs, deeming them non-essential. Some states have also extended wait periods for firearm purchases, effectively halting sales and infringing on the right to self-defense during a crisis.

Which states have implemented restrictions on gun businesses during the pandemic?

Several states have seen restrictions, including New Jersey (shutting down NIC system and gun shops), New York (closing non-life-supporting businesses like gun shops), Pennsylvania (shutting down gun shops and FFLs), Rhode Island (extending wait periods), Massachusetts (recommending non-essential business closures), and various cities in California like San Diego and San Francisco.

Are there any positive developments regarding Second Amendment rights during the pandemic?

Yes, some states have seen positive action. The Kansas legislature acted quickly to pass a resolution preventing shutdowns, and the Illinois governor declared FFLs as essential businesses, allowing them to remain open during closures.

What is HR 5717 and why is it mentioned in relation to the pandemic?

HR 5717 is described as a significant gun control bill that proponents of gun rights believe is being 'slipped in' or pushed through during the COVID-19 crisis, taking advantage of the widespread attention on the pandemic to advance gun control measures.

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