Scott Bach from the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs, on Newark Mayor Cory Booker

Published on October 25, 2011
Duration: 5:36

This video features Scott Bach of the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs discussing Newark Mayor Cory Booker's stance on gun control. Bach criticizes Booker's statements, particularly his claims about Newark shooting victims having prior arrests and his opposition to the National Right to Carry Reciprocity Bill (HR 22). Bach argues that Booker's policies are ineffective against crime and that his rhetoric hypocritically denies law-abiding citizens their Second Amendment rights.

Quick Summary

Scott Bach of the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs criticizes Newark Mayor Cory Booker's gun control policies, calling them ineffective and hypocritical. Bach argues that Booker's claims about crime victims having prior arrests contradict his opposition to the right to carry, which he sees as essential for self-defense and a core Second Amendment right.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Mayor Booker's Statements
  2. 00:20Newark Crime Victims and Arrest Statistics
  3. 00:44Argument Against Gun Ownership for Self-Protection
  4. 00:56Critique of Booker's Crime Policy Effectiveness
  5. 01:08Focus on Gun Crime vs. Gun Violence
  6. 01:23Questioning Victim Arrest Records
  7. 01:43Crime Control vs. Gun Control
  8. 02:06Booker's Ineffectiveness on Crime and Guns
  9. 02:16Mayors Against Illegal Guns and HR 22
  10. 02:35Booker Calls Right to Carry Bill 'Insane'
  11. 02:43Hypocrisy in Booker's Statements
  12. 03:05Criminals vs. Law-Abiding Citizens and Gun Ownership
  13. 03:14Booker's Stance on Gun Bans
  14. 03:29Outrage Over Right to Carry Reciprocity Bill
  15. 03:31Right to Carry as Essence of Second Amendment
  16. 03:52Denial of Second Amendment Rights in New Jersey
  17. 04:06Self-Defense and Constitutional Rights
  18. 04:26Outdated Gun Law Analysis
  19. 04:45Need for Politicians to Get With the Times
  20. 04:53Distinguishing Misusers from Law-Abiding Citizens
  21. 05:04Frustration with Old Rhetoric
  22. 05:13Future of Right to Carry in New Jersey
  23. 05:27Conclusion and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scott Bach's main criticism of Newark Mayor Cory Booker's gun control stance?

Scott Bach criticizes Mayor Booker for being ineffective on crime and for his hypocritical stance on gun rights. Bach argues that Booker's statements imply his crime policies are failing, yet he opposes the right to carry for law-abiding citizens, denying them self-defense.

What is the significance of the National Right to Carry Reciprocity Bill (HR 22) in this discussion?

The National Right to Carry Reciprocity Bill (HR 22) is a key point of contention. Mayor Booker called it 'insane,' which Scott Bach views as an outrage and a direct attack on the Second Amendment rights of citizens to carry firearms across state lines.

How does Scott Bach differentiate between gun crime and gun violence?

Scott Bach draws a distinction between 'gun crime' and 'gun violence,' emphasizing that the focus should be on crime control rather than solely on gun violence. He argues that criminals are the problem, not law-abiding gun owners.

What is the argument regarding shooting victims in Newark?

Mayor Booker has stated that shooting victims in Newark have a high chance of having been arrested multiple times. Scott Bach uses this to argue that if only criminals are being victimized, it undermines the need to restrict gun ownership for law-abiding citizens.

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