Tom Gresham's GUNTALK: 7.26.15 - Part A

Published on July 28, 2015
Duration: 44:45

This episode of Gun Talk discusses the Obama administration's alleged efforts to expand the definition of 'prohibited persons' from owning firearms. The discussion centers on the Social Security Administration potentially flagging individuals whose finances are managed by others as unfit to own guns, and the Veterans Administration's similar actions. Legal experts express concern over due process and the expansion of gun control through executive action rather than legislation.

Quick Summary

The Obama administration is reportedly expanding efforts to use agency databases, including Social Security Administration data, to identify individuals as prohibited from owning firearms. This includes flagging those whose finances are managed by others, raising concerns about due process and bypassing established legal criteria for firearm prohibition.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Crimson Trace Ad
  2. 00:23Show Intro: Shooting in Gun-Free Zone, Gun Owners League
  3. 00:41Call to Action: 1-866-TALK-GUN
  4. 00:50Tom Gresham's Opening Remarks
  5. 01:37Growth of Concealed Carry
  6. 02:22Critique of Obama Administration's Gun Control Approach
  7. 03:00Assault on Gun Rights by Bureaucrats
  8. 03:25Introduction of Alan Gottle, Second Amendment Foundation
  9. 03:42LA Times Report: VA & Social Security Data Use
  10. 04:33Expansion to Social Security System: 4.2 Million Adults
  11. 05:12Legal Basis for Prohibited Persons
  12. 05:45Concerns about Obamacare Data Use
  13. 06:04Administration Playing Judge, Jury, Executioner
  14. 06:30Unconscionable Actions and Potential Future Restrictions
  15. 06:56Lack of Legal Authority for Actions
  16. 07:01NICS Database and Prohibited Status
  17. 07:31Expansion to Other Departments
  18. 07:41Veterans Administration Disqualifications
  19. 07:48Equating Social Security Recipients with Felons
  20. 08:02What Can Be Done? Legal Action
  21. 08:23Potential for Lawsuit with Senior Citizen Plaintiffs
  22. 09:06Contact SAF.org for Lawsuit Information
  23. 09:22Next President's Ability to Reverse Actions
  24. 09:48Challenges of Removing Data from NICS
  25. 10:04Call for Dealers Not to Obey Law (Gun Banner Forces)
  26. 10:42More Names in Database = Harder Search
  27. 11:06Trust in Government Systems
  28. 11:24Call to Action: Contact Second Amendment Foundation
  29. 11:39Commercial Break: Slip 2000
  30. 12:26Commercial Break: 1911 Training DVD
  31. 13:27Commercial Break: Springfield Armory XDM
  32. 13:59Commercial Break: Crossbreed Holsters Bedside Backup
  33. 14:33Back from Break: 866-TALK-GUN
  34. 14:38Contests: Nosler Rifle Giveaway, Knife Rights Sweepstakes
  35. 15:28Sig P220 Anniversary Pistol in Sweepstakes
  36. 16:05Lafayette, Louisiana Theater Shooting Discussion
  37. 16:38Oklahoma Knife Attack Comparison
  38. 16:58Shooter's Premeditation and Suicide
  39. 17:31Police Response Time
  40. 17:50Question: 'I would do anything to protect my family'
  41. 18:31Are You Really Doing Everything?
  42. 18:53Self-Defense Gun Readiness: Light, Extra Mag
  43. 19:24Training: Shooting While Moving, Weak Hand
  44. 20:08Priorities: Money and Time
  45. 20:37Personal Responsibility for Self-Defense
  46. 21:11Preparing for Mass Shooting Scenarios
  47. 21:30Carrying a Bigger Gun, Flashlight
  48. 22:08Self-Analysis of Priorities
  49. 22:43Gun Talk Radio Sign-off
  50. 22:52Back with 866-TALK-GUN
  51. 22:59Government Entities and No Gun Signs
  52. 23:25Alabama Welcome Center Sign Issue
  53. 23:29Introduction of Liston Matthews
  54. 23:34Liston Matthews Explains Alabama Situation
  55. 24:04Alabama's 'We Dare Defend Our Rights' Monument
  56. 24:41No Weapons Signs at Welcome Centers
  57. 24:53Researching Alabama Law
  58. 25:13Contacting Governor Bentley and Lt. Governor
  59. 26:03Governor Bentley Orders Sign Removal
  60. 26:17Signs Deemed Illegal
  61. 26:53Victory Celebration and Legal Carry
  62. 27:26Liston Matthews' Work on Examiner.com/Knoxgun.com
  63. 27:35Self-Defense Discussion Preview
  64. 27:59Commercial Break: Sig Sauer
  65. 28:28Commercial Break: John Lott / Crime Prevention Research Center
  66. 29:24Commercial Break: GunDeals App
  67. 29:55Commercial Break: Brownells Edge
  68. 30:37Music Break
  69. 30:39Revisiting: 'I would do anything to protect my family'
  70. 31:39Introduction of Clark Ahoian, Firearms Trainer
  71. 31:53Clark Ahoian's Take on Self-Defense Commitment
  72. 32:12Visualizing Threats and Plan Deficiency
  73. 32:30Training and Continuous Learning
  74. 33:05Epiphany of Safety and Security
  75. 33:36Visualizing Home Invasion Scenarios
  76. 34:10Returning to Social Security Issue
  77. 34:16Clark Ahoian's Analysis of Obama's Actions
  78. 34:43Obama's Frustration with Gun Control
  79. 35:35Softening Americans for Gun Bans
  80. 36:13Incremental Steps Towards Gun Control
  81. 36:30Obama's BBC Interview on Gun Safety Laws
  82. 37:05Defining 'Common Sense Gun Safety Laws'
  83. 37:20Normalizing Repression and Restriction
  84. 37:33Incompetence and Gun Ownership
  85. 37:56Social Security Administration's Broad Stroke
  86. 38:13No Recourse for Affected Individuals
  87. 38:19Call to Action: Contact Legislators
  88. 38:42Clark Ahoian's Closing Remarks
  89. 38:46Update on Liston Matthews' Writing Platform
  90. 39:07Question for the Audience: Personal Situation
  91. 39:41Caller Michael from New Hampshire
  92. 40:02Red Dot Scope vs. Boresighting Issues
  93. 40:18Solution: Boresighting at Distance
  94. 41:09Red Dot vs. Laser Clarification
  95. 41:18Boresighting Solution: Removing Bolt
  96. 42:21Projectile Spin Question
  97. 42:37When Does a Projectile Stop Spinning?
  98. 43:19Jeff Hoffman and Ballistic Gel Experiment
  99. 43:50Upcoming Story: Competitive Shooters & Ammo Blockage
  100. 44:22Music Break

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the concern regarding the Social Security Administration and gun ownership?

The concern is that the Obama administration is reportedly using Social Security Administration data to identify individuals whose finances are managed by a designated representative as prohibited from owning firearms, even without a formal adjudication of mental incompetence.

What is the Second Amendment Foundation's response to these actions?

The Second Amendment Foundation is preparing to file lawsuits against these administration actions. They are actively seeking senior citizen plaintiffs who have someone else managing their financial affairs to join these legal challenges.

How does the administration's approach to gun control differ from traditional legislative processes?

Critics argue the administration is using executive actions and agency directives to expand gun control, bypassing Congress and state legislatures. This approach is seen as circumventing due process and established legal frameworks for determining prohibited persons.

What is the significance of the NICS database in this context?

The NICS (National Instant Criminal Background Check System) is central to firearm purchases. The concern is that by adding individuals based on financial management status, the administration is expanding the NICS database with people who have not met legal criteria for prohibition.

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