Tom Gresham's GUNTALK: 2.28.16 - Part A

Published on March 1, 2016
Duration: 44:45

This episode of Gun Talk discusses Operation Chokepoint, a controversial initiative by the Department of Justice and FDIC to pressure banks into severing financial ties with industries deemed undesirable, including firearms. Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer explains how this is achieved through intimidation and the threat of audits, leading to banks cutting off services to legal businesses. The discussion highlights the lack of due process and the unconstitutional nature of these actions, while also noting efforts in Congress to combat the program.

Quick Summary

Operation Chokepoint is a controversial initiative where federal agencies like the DOJ and FDIC pressure banks to cut off financial services to industries they politically disagree with, such as firearms. This is achieved through intimidation, creating reputational risks, and threatening audits, effectively choking off legal businesses without due process.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Sponsor Message
  2. 00:23Show Overview & Promotions
  3. 01:24Brownells Trivia Contest
  4. 02:14ShopGuntalk.com & Gun Deo App
  5. 02:35Guns & Gear TV
  6. 02:49Operation Chokepoint Explained
  7. 04:49Presidential Impact on Agencies
  8. 05:06Insidious Nature of Operation Chokepoint
  9. 06:00Gun Owner Resistance & 'Only' Tactics
  10. 06:45History of Gun Control Legislation
  11. 08:36The 'Only' Tactic's Evolution
  12. 09:05Confiscation & Registration Fears
  13. 09:44Long Memory of Gun Owners
  14. 10:10Universal Background Checks
  15. 11:09Hillary Clinton's Stance on Gun Rights
  16. 12:36Call to Action & Listener Feedback
  17. 12:42Cerakote Coating Promotion
  18. 13:11Springfield Armory XD-M 3.8 Compact
  19. 13:45Timney Triggers
  20. 14:14Gundelo App for Deals
  21. 14:46SilencerShop.com Promotion
  22. 15:22Open Lines & Listener Call-in
  23. 15:33Children & Gun Safety Experiment
  24. 17:22California Senator Leland Yee's Sentencing
  25. 19:08Concealed Carry on Texas College Campuses
  26. 22:23Operation Chokepoint Update
  27. 23:00William Evans of American Tactical Concepts
  28. 24:09Interview with Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer
  29. 24:39Explaining Operation Chokepoint
  30. 26:13Operation Chokepoint: Not a Law
  31. 27:05Top-Down Approval of Operation Chokepoint
  32. 29:26Bipartisan Support for Anti-Chokepoint Bill
  33. 30:30Operation Chokepoint as Extortion
  34. 31:01Chokepoint Story Submission Email
  35. 32:16Open Lines & Listener Call-in
  36. 32:35Sig Sauer Firearms & Accessories
  37. 33:06Crimson Trace Laser Sighting Systems
  38. 33:34Crossbreed Holsters
  39. 34:07Concealed Carry Training DVDs
  40. 34:46Colt Firearms Legacy
  41. 35:26Presidential Candidates Discussion
  42. 35:39Chris Christie Endorses Donald Trump
  43. 36:05Caller Huey from Louisiana
  44. 36:36Iranian Nuclear Program Comparison
  45. 37:37Agency Actions on Gun Rights (VA, SSA)
  46. 39:45Listener Email & Training Importance
  47. 40:16Commitment to Recurrent Training
  48. 41:08Caller Dave from Sparks, Nevada
  49. 41:23NRA Membership & Political Contenders
  50. 41:57Supporting Political Candidates (ABC)
  51. 43:50Donald Trump's Past Stance on Gun Control
  52. 44:16Continuing the Conversation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Operation Chokepoint?

Operation Chokepoint is a program where federal agencies like the DOJ and FDIC pressure banks to stop doing business with industries they politically disagree with, such as firearms, by creating reputational risks and threatening audits, effectively choking off financial services.

How do federal agencies pressure banks under Operation Chokepoint?

Agencies intimidate banks by suggesting that doing business with certain industries poses a reputational risk and by threatening extensive, time-consuming audits. This pressure leads banks to voluntarily cut off financial services to avoid hassle and scrutiny from federal inspectors.

Is Operation Chokepoint a law passed by Congress?

No, Operation Chokepoint is not a law passed by Congress. It is an initiative implemented by federal agencies, primarily the Department of Justice and the FDIC, using administrative means and regulatory pressure rather than legislative action.

What are the legal and constitutional concerns surrounding Operation Chokepoint?

Critics argue that Operation Chokepoint is unconstitutional and illegal because it deprives individuals and businesses of due process by forcing them out of business for engaging in legal activities. It is described as a form of extortion by federal agencies.

What efforts are being made to stop Operation Chokepoint?

Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer has introduced legislation to combat Operation Chokepoint, which has gained bipartisan support in the House and is moving to the Senate. Efforts are underway to pass this bill and stop the agency's actions.

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