Six Big Reasons Gun Owners Should Vote Like Rights Are At Stake

Published on October 11, 2012
Duration: 15:09

This video argues that gun owners must vote as if their rights are at stake, citing six key reasons. It highlights an ideological opposition to gun rights within the current administration, past actions like the ban on M1 Garand re-importation, and the support for semi-automatic firearm bans. The discussion also covers the Fast and Furious operation, the use of ATF regulations to pressure FFLs, the potential impact of Supreme Court appointments on Second Amendment interpretations, and the threat of under-the-radar gun control expansion through international treaties.

Quick Summary

Gun owners must vote as if their rights are at stake due to an ideological opposition to gun rights, past executive actions impacting firearm availability, the 'Fast and Furious' operation, the use of ATF regulations to pressure dealers, potential Supreme Court shifts, and under-the-radar gun control expansion via treaties.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Professor Larry Bell
  2. 00:37Six Big Reasons Gun Owners Should Vote
  3. 00:58Reason 1: Ideological Opposition to Gun Rights
  4. 01:32Past Actions: M1 Garand Ban, ATF Shotgun Actions
  5. 02:00Vice President Biden & Obama Campaign Support for Gun Control
  6. 02:44Reason 2: Fast and Furious Investigation
  7. 03:38Univision Special & Operation Castaway
  8. 05:28Reason 3: Anti-Gun Appointments & ATF Regulations
  9. 06:45FFLs Reporting Multiple Long Gun Sales
  10. 07:19Campaign Slogan: 'We Can't Wait for Congress to Act'
  11. 08:29Reason 4: Supreme Court Appointments
  12. 09:01Elena Kagan & Semi-Automatic Rifle Ban Executive Order
  13. 09:21Misinformation on Semi-Automatic and Assault Weapons
  14. 10:38Reason 5: Under the Radar Gun Control Expansion
  15. 10:52Small Arms Treaty Concerns
  16. 11:55International Law vs. US Constitution
  17. 13:29Reason 6: Future Agenda & No More Nice Guy
  18. 14:36Congressional Inaction and EPA
  19. 14:53Conclusion & Thank You

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main reasons gun owners should vote with their rights in mind?

Gun owners should vote as if their rights are at stake due to an ideological opposition to gun rights within the administration, past executive actions impacting firearm availability, the 'Fast and Furious' operation, the use of ATF regulations to pressure dealers, potential Supreme Court shifts, and under-the-radar gun control expansion via treaties.

How can the ATF impact firearms dealers?

The ATF can significantly impact firearms dealers through regular audits and new directives. If dealers are found to have willful disregard for these directives, especially if numerous or serious, the ATF can potentially regulate them out of business.

What is the concern regarding Supreme Court appointments and gun rights?

The concern is that presidential appointments to the Supreme Court can shape its direction for decades. Nominees with a history of supporting gun control or prioritizing international law over the US Constitution could lead to interpretations that weaken Second Amendment protections.

What is the threat posed by the Small Arms Treaty?

The Small Arms Treaty is viewed as a potential 'backdoor' method for gun control, allowing international bodies like the UN to exert influence over US policy. There's a fear that signing such a treaty could create obligations that supersede the US Constitution, even without Senate ratification.

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