Stinchfield | Where 2A Rights are Being Stripped Away - 2/14/17

Published on February 14, 2017
Duration: 2:38

This video discusses legislative efforts impacting Second Amendment rights in South Dakota and New Hampshire. In South Dakota, a Republican governor is reportedly threatening to veto bills that would allow guns in the state capital and implement constitutional carry. In New Hampshire, a bill to prohibit carrying firearms at polling places is facing opposition from Representative John Bert, who successfully moved to kill the bill in committee, allowing citizens with concealed carry licenses to continue carrying at polling places.

Quick Summary

In New Hampshire, a bill to prohibit carrying firearms at polling places was opposed by Representative John Bert, who moved to kill it in committee. This action preserves the current right for individuals with concealed carry licenses to carry firearms at polling places.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Threats to Second Amendment Rights
  2. 00:08South Dakota Legislative Issues
  3. 00:40New Hampshire Gun Control Bill
  4. 01:06Interview with Rep. John Bert
  5. 01:17Polling Place Carry Bill Status
  6. 01:38Impact of Killing the Bill
  7. 01:56Democratic Gun-Free Zone Stance
  8. 02:08Federal Carry Rights

Frequently Asked Questions

What legislative actions are threatening Second Amendment rights in South Dakota?

In South Dakota, a Republican governor has reportedly threatened to veto two bills: one that would allow guns in the state capital, removing a gun-free zone, and another that would implement constitutional carry, eliminating the need for a concealed handgun license.

What was the status of the gun control bill in New Hampshire discussed in the video?

The bill in New Hampshire, which aimed to prohibit carrying firearms at polling places, was successfully moved to be killed in the Criminal Justice committee by Representative John Bert, preventing it from advancing to the house floor.

Can individuals currently carry firearms at polling places in New Hampshire?

Yes, in New Hampshire, individuals who possess a concealed carry license are currently permitted to carry firearms in polling places, as well as in schools and other locations designated as gun-free zones.

What is constitutional carry?

Constitutional carry is a legislative concept that allows individuals to carry a concealed handgun without needing to obtain a government-issued permit or license, asserting the right to carry is protected by the Second Amendment.

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