Stinchfield | Fighting State Anti-Gun Laws - 2/6/17

Published on February 6, 2017
Duration: 2:15

This video discusses Michael Bloomberg's funding of lobbying efforts in Colorado aimed at blocking legislation that would allow sheriffs to train teachers to carry firearms for school safety. It criticizes this intervention as arrogant and un-American, highlighting the potential delays in police response in rural areas. The video also debunks a news report about the House rolling back background check rules, clarifying it was about restoring firearm rights to seniors deemed 'mentally deficient' by an Obama-era regulation without due process.

Quick Summary

Michael Bloomberg's 'Everytown' group funded lobbying efforts in Colorado to block legislation allowing teachers to carry firearms for school safety. This move was criticized as arrogant, especially in rural areas where police response times can exceed 60 minutes. The video also debunks false reports about a House vote, clarifying it restored firearm rights to seniors affected by an Obama-era rule.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Bloomberg's Influence in Colorado
  2. 00:10Lobbying Against Teacher Carry
  3. 00:32Rural School Safety Concerns
  4. 00:44Criticism of Bloomberg's Intervention
  5. 00:54Effectiveness of Lobbying Efforts
  6. 01:02Fake News and Disinformation
  7. 01:15The Associated Press Tweet
  8. 01:28Debunking the Background Check Lie
  9. 01:34Obama Regulation on Seniors' Rights
  10. 01:51Mentally Deficient Classification
  11. 01:59True Nature of the House Vote

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Michael Bloomberg's involvement in Colorado gun legislation?

Michael Bloomberg, through his 'Everytown' group, funded a Denver lobbying firm to block legislation in Colorado that would have allowed sheriff's departments to train teachers to carry firearms for school safety.

Why did some Colorado school districts want to train teachers to carry firearms?

Rural Colorado school districts sought the ability to train and arm faculty due to potentially long police response times, which could take up to 60 minutes in some remote areas, to address active shooter threats.

What was the true nature of the House vote that was misreported?

The House vote, misreported as rolling back background checks, actually rescinded an Obama-era regulation that could have stripped seniors of their firearm rights if they received financial assistance, without due process.

How did the Obama-era regulation affect seniors' gun rights?

The Obama-era regulation could have categorized individuals receiving help with their finances as 'mentally deficient,' potentially leading to the government stripping them of their Second Amendment rights without a hearing or due process.

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