This Week in Guns 7/9/23 - Important Legal Developments, Philadelphia Happenings, & Much More

Buck Sexton, author of 'Manufacturing Delusion,' discusses with Frank Miniter how anti-gun activists employ 'zombie lies' and propaganda to create a phobia of firearms. Sexton highlights the ineffectiveness of gun-free zones, citing personal experience with vastly different gun ownership laws between New York City and Florida. The discussion emphasizes the deliberate manipulation of language and fear to advance a specific agenda.

This CRPA TV episode discusses the Rodi v. Bonta case before the Ninth Circuit, which challenges California's ammunition regulations. The en banc panel composition appears favorable for Second Amendment advocates, with a potential for a Supreme Court appeal if California loses. Expert analysis from CRPA President Chuck Michel highlights the strategic importance of the panel's makeup and the potential impact of the Bruen ruling on future gun law challenges.

This video from Armed Scholar, presented with expert authority on Second Amendment law, details two significant federal legislative proposals aiming to expand concealed carry rights nationwide. It contrasts the National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (HR 38), which mandates states recognize each other's permits, with Senator Mike Lee's National Constitutional Carry Act, which seeks to eliminate permit requirements entirely across the US. The discussion highlights the legal and political challenges, emphasizing the broader implications for Second Amendment freedoms.

This video explores the significant and rapidly expanding trend of Constitutional Carry across the United States, where citizens can carry firearms without a government-issued permit. It details the historical shift from open carry normalization to the introduction of permitting systems, the rise of 'shall-issue' laws pioneered by Florida, and the recent explosion of permitless carry states, influenced by Supreme Court decisions like Bruen. The analysis highlights how this movement is challenging restrictive gun control measures and predicts future states likely to adopt Constitutional Carry.

This video from Gun Owners of America discusses the National Constitutional Carry Act, a bill introduced by Senator Mike Lee that aims to establish nationwide permitless carry. It argues that an armed populace is crucial for national security and self-defense against various threats, including terrorism and criminal violence. The bill seeks to invalidate arbitrary state-level restrictions on carrying firearms, ammunition, and magazines for eligible citizens.

This video from Copper Jacket TV provides an expert analysis of the Rhode v. Bonta case at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. It details the legal challenge against California's ammunition regulations, the composition of the en banc panel, and predicts a likely victory for gun rights advocates, which would be a historic first for the 9th Circuit. The analysis highlights the potential implications for Second Amendment jurisprudence.

This video showcases the B&T BWC-9, a unique briefcase-style firearm, demonstrating its rapid deployment and compact form factor. It highlights the weapon's compatibility with Glock slides and barrels, its folding mechanism, and its potential for home defense or specialized carry. The content emphasizes the satirical and expert nature of the presentation by firearms attorney Matt Larosiere.

Othais, host of C&Rsenal and a recognized firearm expert, conducted an open carry experiment with a 1911 pistol in Condition 1 ('cocked and locked'). He observed that many 'Fudds' (older firearm enthusiasts) expressed concern about the hammer being back, indicating a lack of awareness regarding this common and safe carry method for 1911-style pistols. This experiment highlights a generational gap in firearm knowledge and public perception.

This short showcases a critical mechanical failure of the brand-new Daniel Defense H9 pistol at SHOT Show 2024, where the magazine base plate detached unexpectedly. The video highlights the immediate consequence of this failure, with the magazine spring and follower falling out. Despite the product issue, the video uses humor to comment on the situation.

Bill Wilson of Wilson Combat humorously warns against dropping the slide on an empty magazine, stating it's bad practice and jokingly equates it to a kitten's demise. The video showcases various 1911 models at the Wilson Combat booth during Shot Show 2024, highlighting proper firearm handling and etiquette.