RELOADED: Parkland Police Response; Fighting State Gun Bans: Gun Talk Radio| 4.1.18 A

Published on April 2, 2018
Duration: 44:23

This episode of Gun Talk Radio discusses the immediate aftermath of the Parkland school shooting and the subsequent push for gun control legislation. Host Tom Gresham and guest Rich Grassi analyze the effectiveness of law enforcement response and critique the strategies of gun rights advocates. The discussion highlights the organized efforts of gun ban lobbyists, funded by billionaires, who have pre-drafted legislation ready for state legislatures. It emphasizes the need for proactive engagement from gun owners to counter these legislative efforts and protect Second Amendment rights.

Quick Summary

Gun ban lobbyists, funded by billionaires, are actively pushing pre-drafted legislation across state legislatures, targeting semi-automatic firearms, ammunition, and specific features. Gun rights advocates are urged to engage proactively with legislators and adopt more persuasive communication strategies to counter these efforts and protect Second Amendment rights.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Gun Dealio App
  2. 00:25Easter Sunday Reloaded Episode
  3. 00:36Parkland Police Response & Gun Bans
  4. 01:14Time for Action & Defense
  5. 01:46Aftermath of Parkland Shooting
  6. 02:02Gun Ban Lobby Strategy
  7. 02:47Proposed Gun Bans Explained
  8. 03:17Urgency of Involvement
  9. 03:48National Walkout Day & Media Reaction
  10. 04:40Opportunity for Gun Control Advocates
  11. 05:27Being Smarter & More Effective
  12. 05:52Losing Arguments vs. Winning Arguments
  13. 06:10Guns Saving Lives
  14. 06:45Wasting Breath on Losing Arguments
  15. 06:57Defensive Gun Uses
  16. 07:15Winning Argument Strategy
  17. 07:34Government Asking About Race on Forms
  18. 08:06Marijuana Use & Gun Ownership
  19. 08:16Figuring Out Hot Buttons
  20. 08:47Getting Involved Now
  21. 09:03Showing Up for Your Rights
  22. 09:55Motivating Second Amendment Supporters
  23. 10:07Listener Call-In
  24. 10:26Law Enforcement Response Discussion
  25. 10:34Gun Values with Steve
  26. 10:42Women Shooters & Arming Teachers
  27. 11:05WhereToShoot.org
  28. 11:34Ducks Unlimited
  29. 12:06Double Star Products
  30. 12:36Liberty Safe
  31. 13:17ATF NFA Backlog Funding
  32. 14:02Dianne Feinstein's Policy
  33. 14:20Donald Trump's Stance on Rights
  34. 14:42Raising Age to 21
  35. 15:10The Battle for Rights
  36. 15:37Gun Laws Don't Reduce Crime
  37. 16:00One-Way Street of Gun Control
  38. 16:13Refusal to Compromise
  39. 16:54Olli from Billings, Montana
  40. 17:28Montana Gun Shop Owner Case
  41. 18:42Medical Marijuana & Gun Ownership
  42. 19:34John from Fort Dodge, Iowa
  43. 19:37Constitutional Carry in Iowa
  44. 20:27Politics of Gun Votes
  45. 21:02Don't Be a Coward
  46. 21:24Reciprocity vs. Bans
  47. 22:03Gun Safety & Crime Reduction
  48. 22:14Police Response to Parkland
  49. 23:00Parkland Aftermath & Media
  50. 23:41What Happened at Parkland?
  51. 24:04Guest Rich Grassi
  52. 24:31Law Enforcement Response Analysis
  53. 24:57Sheriff Department Calls
  54. 25:53Officers Act on Threats
  55. 26:06See Something, Say Something, Do Nothing
  56. 26:25Criticizing Cops
  57. 26:31Stop Watch of Death Doctrine
  58. 26:51Columbine & Active Shooter Response Policy
  59. 27:26Single Officer Response
  60. 28:35People Are Dying While Waiting
  61. 29:02Stopping Threats with a Handgun
  62. 29:12Air Force Bicycle Cop Example
  63. 29:48Tactical Pressure
  64. 30:15Tactical Wire Information
  65. 31:13Stay or Go Decision
  66. 31:26Aguila Ammunition
  67. 31:59Elite Survival Systems
  68. 32:32US Sportsmen Alliance
  69. 33:00Sig Sauer
  70. 33:37Paranoia & Being Targeted
  71. 34:02Fast and Furious Documents
  72. 34:14US Government Gun Running Program
  73. 35:16Eric Holder's Anti-Gun Campaign
  74. 36:39Anti-Gun Message in Schools
  75. 37:05Eric Holder as Attorney General
  76. 38:30Unholy Triumvirate for Gun Control
  77. 39:05Under Assault
  78. 39:45Gun Values with Steve Yet
  79. 40:04John from Fargo, North Dakota
  80. 40:19Henry Rifles Shout-Out
  81. 40:51Senator Heidi Heitkamp
  82. 41:37S. 446 & Next System Fix
  83. 42:15Be Proactive & On the Offense
  84. 42:47Creating a Binder for Effective Arguments
  85. 43:35Arguing Without Winning is Pointless
  86. 44:07Playing Offense

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main arguments used by the gun ban lobby?

The gun ban lobby, funded by billionaires, is pushing for legislation that includes bans on semi-automatic firearms, ammunition, and specific features like collapsible stocks and threaded barrels. They leverage media sympathy and have pre-drafted bills ready for state legislatures.

What is the criticism of current gun rights advocacy tactics?

The video criticizes common gun rights arguments, such as 'my guns have never hurt anybody,' as ineffective 'losing arguments.' It suggests these tactics fail to persuade and do not win hearts and minds, advocating for more effective communication strategies.

How is law enforcement response to active shooters discussed?

The discussion questions the response to the Parkland shooting, suggesting a failure to act on warnings and a deviation from the 'stop watch of death' doctrine, which emphasizes immediate entry by the first officer on scene rather than waiting for backup.

What is the proposed solution for the ATF's NFA backlog?

The federal government is proposing to invest $12 million to hire 25 more people to process NFA applications, such as those for silencers, which currently face a 9-12 month backlog. This aims to speed up the process for exercising constitutional rights.

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