Stopping the Largest Gun Grab in American History

Published on September 26, 2015
Duration: 2:56

This video discusses legislative efforts to prevent the Obama administration from denying Second Amendment rights to Social Security beneficiaries. It also highlights a US Court of Appeals ruling that eased some of Washington D.C.'s firearm registration requirements and notes a concession from opponents of campus carry laws in Florida regarding the lack of evidence of gun violence by permit holders.

Quick Summary

Legislation like the Social Security beneficiary Second Amendment Rights Protection Act aims to prevent the denial of gun rights to beneficiaries. A DC court ruling eased firearm registration rules, and Florida officials admitted a lack of evidence linking permit holders to gun violence.

Chapters

  1. 00:02Largest Gun Grab Legislation
  2. 00:20Social Security Beneficiary Rights
  3. 00:34Obama Administration Memo Impact
  4. 00:50NICS System and Firearm Ownership
  5. 01:01Millions Denied Rights
  6. 01:10Minors and Financial Management
  7. 01:28DC Gun Rights Ruling
  8. 01:51DC Firearms Law Provisions Struck
  9. 02:06Gun Control Failure in DC
  10. 02:19Florida Campus Carry Concession
  11. 02:30No Evidence Against Permit Holders

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Social Security beneficiary Second Amendment Rights Protection Act?

This act is proposed legislation backed by the NRA Institute for Legislative Action to prevent the Obama administration from denying Second Amendment rights to Social Security and disability beneficiaries by flagging them in the NICS system.

What impact did the Obama administration's 2013 memo have on gun rights?

The memo led the Social Security Administration to consider a policy that would provide names of beneficiaries with representative payees to the NICS system, potentially prohibiting them from owning firearms without due process.

What key provisions were struck from Washington D.C.'s firearms law by the US Court of Appeals?

The court struck down the limit of registering one handgun per month, the three-year re-registration requirement, and the mandate to bring firearms to police headquarters for registration.

What was admitted regarding campus carry laws in Florida?

The president of Tallahassee Community College, speaking for Florida's college presidents, conceded that there is no evidence that concealed carry permit holders have engaged in gun violence in the state.

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