This New Bill STOPS Executive Gun Control | MMM Ep. #12

Published on April 5, 2021
Duration: 2:40

This video discusses the 'Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act' introduced by Congressman Michael Cloud. The bill aims to prevent presidents from using emergency declarations to enact gun control measures. Gun Owners of America (GOA) endorses this legislation, highlighting its importance in safeguarding Second Amendment rights against potential executive overreach, particularly from anti-gun administrations.

Quick Summary

The 'Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act,' endorsed by Gun Owners of America, aims to stop executive gun control. Introduced by Congressman Michael Cloud, the bill prevents presidents from using emergency declarations to enact gun control measures and limits the Department of Health and Human Services' authority in this regard.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Good Work in Congress
  2. 00:09Congressman Michael Cloud's Bill
  3. 00:21GOA Endorses Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act
  4. 00:38Key Provisions of the Bill
  5. 00:53Protection from Bureaucratic Overreach
  6. 01:12Impact on Firearm Manufacturing and Sales
  7. 01:21Context: Emergencies Used for Bad Laws
  8. 01:36GOA's Gratitude and Call to Action
  9. 01:58Meaningful Update to Federal Law
  10. 02:09Ask Your Congressman to Co-Sponsor
  11. 02:17Conclusion: Minuteman Moment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act'?

This bill, introduced by Congressman Michael Cloud, aims to prevent any president from using emergency declarations under the National Emergencies Act to impose gun control measures. It also limits the Department of Health and Human Services' ability to declare public health emergencies for gun control purposes.

How does Congressman Cloud's bill protect gun owners?

The legislation protects Americans from executive overreach by explicitly prohibiting the use of emergency declarations to enact gun control. It also makes it more difficult for the government to ban the manufacturing, sale, or transfer of firearms during declared emergencies.

What is Gun Owners of America's stance on this bill?

Gun Owners of America (GOA) has endorsed Congressman Michael Cloud's 'Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act'. They view it as a critical piece of legislation to defend Second Amendment rights against potential actions by anti-gun administrations.

Why is it important to prevent gun control through emergency declarations?

The video argues that presidents and administrations have historically used emergency powers to pass laws, including gun control, without full legislative debate. This bill seeks to ensure that such significant policy changes are made through the proper legislative process, not executive fiat.

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