Texas Gun Control with Rachel Malone of Gun Owners of America 🇺🇸

Published on February 23, 2020
Duration: 39:06

This video features Rachel Malone, Texas Director for Gun Owners of America, discussing the ongoing fight against gun control measures in Texas, largely funded by Michael Bloomberg. Malone emphasizes the importance of grassroots activism, attending legislative hearings, and engaging in public opinion battles to counter anti-gun narratives. She highlights specific legislative threats like red flag laws and expanded background checks, while also advocating for proactive measures such as Constitutional Carry. The discussion stresses the need for informed citizens to actively participate in the political process to protect Second Amendment rights.

Quick Summary

Gun control activists, funded by Michael Bloomberg, are actively working to turn Texas into a "gun control stronghold" by investing significant funds into elections and lobbying efforts. Rachel Malone of Gun Owners of America emphasizes the importance of grassroots activism, attending legislative hearings, and engaging in public opinion battles to counter anti-gun narratives and advocate for measures like Constitutional Carry.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & GOA Support
  2. 01:26Guest Introduction: Rachel Malone
  3. 02:09Malone's Role & Activism History
  4. 03:02Gun Control Efforts in Texas
  5. 04:04Bloomberg's Funding & Strategy
  6. 05:49The Mental Game & Narrative Control
  7. 06:50Taxpayer-Funded Anti-Gun Messaging
  8. 07:37Texans for Gun Sense Group
  9. 08:48How Average Citizens Can Help
  10. 09:01Joining GOA Texas Facebook Group
  11. 09:43Importance of Attending Hearings
  12. 10:08Upcoming Hearing Dates & Topics
  13. 10:44Navigating the Texas Capitol
  14. 11:28Carrying in the Capitol
  15. 11:48Speaking at Hearings
  16. 12:07Empowering Citizens to Speak Out
  17. 13:15Authenticity in Testimony
  18. 14:37Sacrifice for Activism
  19. 15:05Countering Organized Opposition
  20. 16:11Addressing Anti-Gun Volunteer Numbers
  21. 17:18Changing Minds: Personal Experience
  22. 18:38Understanding the Disconnect
  23. 19:13Educating Neighbors and Children
  24. 20:06Texas Under Attack & Virginia Blueprint
  25. 20:50Texas Legislative Session & Current Climate
  26. 22:07Potential Bills & Legislative Wishlist
  27. 23:37Specific Legislative Threats (Red Flag, Background Checks)
  28. 24:51Importance of Voting in Texas
  29. 25:12Calling Representatives Now
  30. 25:25Contacting Representatives' Offices
  31. 26:31Impact of Constituent Calls
  32. 27:07Effectiveness of Contacting Legislators
  33. 27:28In-Person Meetings vs. Calls/Emails
  34. 28:24ATF 4473 Debacle & National Registry
  35. 30:05Call to Action for Texans
  36. 30:15Fighting the Public Opinion Battle
  37. 31:30Gun Font Event Announcement
  38. 33:36Final Thoughts on Bloomberg's Agenda
  39. 33:51Upcoming Hearing Details (Feb 26th)
  40. 35:05Hope for Moving Texas Forward
  41. 35:32Past Pro-Gun Victories in Texas
  42. 36:17Small Steps vs. Big Strides
  43. 36:17Conclusion & GOA Support
  44. 37:31Rachel Malone's Facebook Page
  45. 37:53Final Call to Action & Upcoming Streams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gun Owners of America (GOA) and what is its role in Texas?

Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting Second Amendment rights. In Texas, Rachel Malone serves as the State Director, focusing on state legislation and mobilizing citizens to advocate for gun rights against proposed gun control measures.

How are gun control activists attempting to influence Texas politics?

Activists funded by Michael Bloomberg are investing heavily in Texas elections and lobbying efforts. They employ strategies like controlling the narrative through "firearm safety awareness" campaigns and forming groups like "Texans for Gun Sense" to push for measures such as red flag laws and expanded background checks.

What actions can citizens take to support gun rights in Texas?

Citizens can join the GOA Texas Facebook group, attend legislative hearings at the Texas Capitol, contact their representatives, and engage in conversations with friends and neighbors to normalize discussions about gun ownership and self-defense.

What is the ATF's Form 4473 and why is it a concern for gun owners?

Form 4473 is the record of sale for firearms. Gun rights advocates are concerned that recent proposed changes by the ATF, including the addition of a non-binary gender option, are part of a redesign that could facilitate a national gun registry, allowing for easier tracking of firearm purchases.

What are the key legislative priorities for gun rights advocates in Texas?

The primary goals include passing Constitutional Carry (allowing handgun carry without a permit), ending gun-free zones, and opposing measures like red flag laws and expanded background checks. They also aim to proactively defend and expand the right to bear arms.

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