Select Fire is Your Birth Right

Published on May 21, 2024
Duration: 19:08

This video explores the history and legal landscape surrounding select-fire firearms, commonly known as machine guns. It details how ownership rights have evolved, focusing on key legislation like the National Firearms Act of 1934 and the Hughes Amendment to the Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986. The speaker argues that restrictions on machine guns are a violation of fundamental rights and contribute to artificial scarcity and inflated prices for pre-1986 transferable models.

Quick Summary

The Hughes Amendment of 1986 banned the legal manufacture of new machine guns for civilian ownership in the US. This, along with the NFA of 1934's tax and registration requirements, created artificial scarcity and drove up the prices of transferable pre-1986 machine guns.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Select Fire
  2. 00:41Obsession with Machine Guns?
  3. 01:36Rights vs. Restrictions
  4. 02:22The Reality of Transferable Machine Guns
  5. 02:58Why Can't I Buy This?
  6. 03:39Content on Machine Guns
  7. 04:06Blog Post on Rights
  8. 04:26From Open Sale to Restriction
  9. 04:46Brief History of Machine Guns
  10. 05:25Second Amendment Debate
  11. 06:38Losing Our Rights
  12. 07:28Early 1900s Regulations
  13. 07:34Prohibition and Crime
  14. 09:08Banning Machine Guns
  15. 10:01Alcohol vs. Machine Guns
  16. 10:28Complacency and Laziness
  17. 10:50NFA and Handgun Bans
  18. 11:19What the NFA Did
  19. 12:101968 Gun Control Act
  20. 12:271986 Hughes Amendment
  21. 13:08What's the Big Deal?
  22. 13:12Supply and Demand
  23. 14:09Theft of Rights
  24. 14:35Drilling a Hole
  25. 15:00Obsessed with a Concept
  26. 15:06Balance of Power
  27. 16:04If They Own It, We Should Own It
  28. 16:33More Than Just Guns
  29. 17:10Robbery of Our Rights
  30. 17:31Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary reason for the high cost of transferable machine guns?

The high cost of transferable machine guns is primarily due to legislative restrictions, specifically the Hughes Amendment of 1986, which banned new civilian production. This creates artificial scarcity, leading to high demand and inflated prices for the limited number of pre-1986 transferable models.

When did it become illegal to manufacture new machine guns for civilian ownership in the US?

The manufacture of new machine guns for civilian ownership became illegal in the United States following the Hughes Amendment, which was part of the Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986. This amendment specifically targeted post-1986 production.

What was the purpose of the National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934 regarding machine guns?

The NFA of 1934 imposed a $200 tax stamp (a significant sum at the time) and federal registration requirements on machine guns. While not an outright ban, it made ownership significantly more difficult and expensive for the average citizen.

How did the legal status of machine guns change from before 1934 to today?

Before 1934, machine guns were legal to purchase and own. The NFA of 1934 introduced taxes and registration. The Hughes Amendment in 1986 effectively banned new civilian production, making only pre-1986 registered machine guns transferable, leading to their scarcity and high cost.

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