The Gun Owner Privacy Act Submitted In Congress

Published on February 22, 2021
Duration: 9:47

The Gun Owner Privacy Act (GOPA), introduced by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, aims to prevent the federal government from monitoring and logging gun ownership data. This bill provides legal recourse for citizens whose Second Amendment rights are violated by unlawful data compilation. It serves as a countermeasure to proposed legislation like HR 127, which advocates for firearm registration and licensing.

Quick Summary

The Gun Owner Privacy Act (GOPA), introduced by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, aims to prevent federal monitoring and logging of gun ownership data. It provides legal recourse for citizens whose rights are violated by unlawful data compilation, acting as a countermeasure to proposed firearm registration bills like HR 127.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Gun Owner Privacy Act
  2. 00:18Guns & Gadgets Welcome & Sponsor Message
  3. 01:14Pro-Gun Bill Filed in Congress
  4. 01:37Marjorie Taylor Greene's Pro-Second Amendment Stance
  5. 02:05GOPA Press Release Details
  6. 02:24GOPA's Purpose: Prevent Monitoring and Logging
  7. 03:00Rep. Greene's Statement on GOPA
  8. 03:38Opposition to HR 127 and Gun Control Schemes
  9. 03:49GOPA Co-Sponsors Announced
  10. 03:57Analysis of HR 127
  11. 04:26Comparison to Previous Gun Owner Privacy Act
  12. 04:43Former Senator Loeffler's SB 4040 Details
  13. 06:05Analysis of Loeffler's Bill Verbiage
  14. 06:30Likelihood of GOPA Passing and Political Strategy
  15. 07:01Value of Pro-Gun Bills in Politics
  16. 08:26Washington D.C. Political Game
  17. 08:42Call to Subscribe to Guns & Gadgets
  18. 09:05Blackout Coffee Promotion
  19. 09:23Closing Remarks and Safety Advice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Gun Owner Privacy Act (GOPA)?

The Gun Owner Privacy Act (GOPA) is a piece of pro-gun legislation submitted to Congress by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. Its primary goal is to prevent the federal government from monitoring and logging gun ownership data, and to provide legal recourse for citizens whose rights are violated by such practices.

How does the Gun Owner Privacy Act aim to protect gun owners?

GOPA aims to protect gun owners by prohibiting the federal government from unlawfully compiling and storing data from background checks. It also grants citizens the ability to sue the federal government and collect damages for illegally stored records, thereby safeguarding their privacy.

What is the significance of GOPA in relation to HR 127?

GOPA is presented as a direct countermeasure to proposed legislation like HR 127, which reportedly advocates for firearm registration and licensing. By introducing GOPA, proponents aim to block such gun control schemes and provide legal protections for Americans' Second Amendment rights.

Who are the co-sponsors of the Gun Owner Privacy Act?

The Gun Owner Privacy Act has secured two initial co-sponsors in Congress. These are Congressman Scott Perry from Pennsylvania and Congressman Thomas Massey from Kentucky, indicating early bipartisan support for the bill's objectives.

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