The Billionaires ARE Coming for Our GUNS!

Published on September 24, 2018
Duration: 4:56

This video discusses Washington State's Initiative 1639, a proposed anti-gun law sponsored by billionaire families. It highlights concerns that this law, if passed, could serve as a testing ground for similar legislation nationwide. The speaker emphasizes the potential impact on firearm ownership, including raising the age to purchase rifles, reclassifying certain firearms as assault weapons, requiring annual background checks for existing gun owners, and mandating the surrender of medical records. The video urges viewers to support organizations like the Gun Owners of America and the Second Amendment Foundation, and specifically a local business, Sporting Systems, which is actively fighting the initiative through a GoFundMe campaign.

Quick Summary

Washington State's Initiative 1639, backed by billionaire funding, proposes raising the rifle purchase age to 21, classifying common firearms as assault weapons, and requiring annual background checks and medical record submission. Proponents of gun rights view this as a national test case and urge donations to organizations like GOA, SAF, and Sporting Systems to fight its passage.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Anti-Gun Law in Washington
  2. 00:13Initiative 1639 Explained
  3. 00:29NRA's Ineffective Support
  4. 00:57Organizations Fighting Back
  5. 01:15Why This Law Matters Nationally
  6. 01:37Specific Provisions of I-1639
  7. 01:58Legal Challenges and Strategy
  8. 02:07Financial Warfare Against Gun Rights
  9. 02:39Call to Action: Donate
  10. 02:49The Goal: Banning Semi-Automatics
  11. 02:57Final Plea for Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington State's Initiative 1639?

Initiative 1639 is a proposed anti-gun law in Washington State that aims to significantly restrict firearm ownership. Key provisions include raising the age to buy rifles to 21, classifying certain semi-automatic firearms as assault weapons, requiring annual background checks for existing gun owners, and mandating the surrender of medical records.

Who is behind Initiative 1639, and why should people outside Washington care?

Initiative 1639 is reportedly sponsored and funded by billionaire families. Those outside Washington should care because proponents view the state as a testing ground for gun control measures, intending to replicate successful laws nationwide if they pass in Washington.

How are gun rights organizations fighting Initiative 1639?

Organizations like the Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) are actively fighting Initiative 1639. A local business, Sporting Systems, is also heavily involved and has launched a GoFundMe campaign to support legal and advocacy efforts against the bill.

What are the main concerns regarding Initiative 1639's impact on gun owners?

Concerns include the age increase for rifle purchases, the potential reclassification of common firearms like the Ruger 10/22 as assault weapons, the burden of annual background checks for current owners, and the invasive requirement to submit medical records for gun ownership, which is seen as a violation of Second Amendment rights.

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