Tom Gresham's Gun Talk: 10.23.16 - Part C

Published on October 24, 2016
Duration: 44:45

This segment discusses Nevada Ballot Question 1, which proposes expanding background checks to include private firearm sales and loans. Tom Gresham and Sheriff Jim Wilson argue that the 'gun show loophole' is a myth and that the measure, funded by Michael Bloomberg, would criminalize common activities like loaning a firearm to a friend for hunting, effectively acting as extreme gun control.

Quick Summary

Nevada Ballot Question 1 proposes expanding background checks to private firearm sales and loans, which Tom Gresham and Sheriff Jim Wilson call a 'myth' of a 'gun show loophole.' They argue it would criminalize lending guns to friends and is funded by Michael Bloomberg as extreme gun control.

Chapters

  1. 37:07Nevada Ballot Question 1 Discussion
  2. 37:14Background Checks for Gun Shows & Private Sales
  3. 37:34Felony for Private Party Transactions
  4. 37:43The 'Gun Show Loophole' Myth
  5. 38:13Impact of Question 1 on Firearm Loans
  6. 38:22Bloomberg's Role and Funding
  7. 39:05Gun Control Mania
  8. 39:13Hillary Clinton's Potential Role

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nevada Ballot Question 1 about?

Nevada Ballot Question 1 proposes expanding background checks to cover private firearm sales and loans, aiming to close a perceived 'gun show loophole.' Critics argue it would criminalize common activities like lending a gun to a friend and is a form of extreme gun control.

Is the 'gun show loophole' real?

According to Tom Gresham and Sheriff Jim Wilson, the 'gun show loophole' is a myth. They state that all laws governing firearm sales outside of a gun show are the same as those inside, and no special dispensations exist.

What are the potential consequences of Nevada Ballot Question 1 passing?

If passed, Question 1 could lead to felony charges for loaning a firearm to a friend without an FBI background check. It might also result in gun stores refusing to perform checks or charging high fees, making legal firearm ownership and use more difficult.

Who is behind Nevada Ballot Question 1?

The segment indicates that Nevada Ballot Question 1 is funded by Michael Bloomberg, a prominent advocate for stricter gun control measures. This funding suggests the measure is part of a broader gun control agenda.

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