What's in our backyard? HR 8

The Department of Veteran Affairs will cease adding individuals to the NICS prohibited persons list due to having a fiduciary. Secretary Collins announced efforts to remove approximately 250,000 veterans who were wrongfully placed on this list. Gun Owners of America has been actively opposing this policy since the Clinton administration.

This video from Washington Gun Law TV, featuring William Kirk, details how a ransomware cyber incident has caused a complete shutdown of Nevada's state background check system since August 24th. This outage effectively prevents all legal firearm purchases in the state, highlighting the vulnerability of state-specific systems and their impact on Second Amendment rights. A proposed legislative fix in Washington State (SB 5056) to allow FFLs to use the national NICS system during state downtime was not passed.

This video discusses the ATF's current collaborative approach with licensed firearm dealers (FFLs) to combat illegal firearm trafficking and straw purchases. It highlights the importance of FFLs identifying and reporting suspicious transactions, understanding the ATF's data-driven inspection methods, and the legal consequences of non-compliance. The content emphasizes that the ATF's focus is on dealers actively engaged in the business and aims to educate them on best practices to avoid legal entanglements.

Gun Owners of America (GOA) announces a significant victory: the end of the VA policy that added veterans to the NICS prohibited persons list due to having a benefits fiduciary. This policy, which lasted for decades, is now defunct following legislative action and VA announcements. The victory restores Second Amendment rights to potentially hundreds of thousands of veterans.

This video from Guns & Gadgets analyzes New York's proposed ten-day waiting period for all firearm purchases, even after a successful background check. The speaker, an experienced firearms instructor, argues this bill (S362/A3233) is unconstitutional and infringes on Second Amendment rights, citing the Bruen decision. The analysis highlights that such waiting periods do not deter criminals and primarily impact law-abiding citizens seeking self-defense. The video urges viewers to contact their legislators to oppose this measure, as New York often sets precedents for other states.

This video from Guns & Gadgets discusses 'Jamie's Law,' a proposed bill that would expand federal background checks to include ammunition purchases. The law, introduced by Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Senator Richard Blumenthal, aims to regulate ammunition transfers through Federally Licensed Dealers (FFLs), effectively creating a de facto registry. The speaker argues this constitutes an indirect regulation of the right to bear arms, despite claims to the contrary.

This video discusses the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron Doctrine, which previously granted deference to federal agencies' interpretations of statutes. CRPA President Chuck Michelle explains how this impacts agencies like the ATF, potentially limiting their ability to enact regulations without clear statutory authority. The discussion also covers recent SCOTUS decisions on Second Amendment cases, including the denial of cert in Illinois gun ban cases and the GVR (Grant, Vacate, Remand) of cases in light of the Rahimi decision, signaling a shift in how gun rights litigation may proceed.

This video discusses President Trump's executive order aimed at reviewing and potentially reversing actions that may infringe upon Second Amendment rights. Rick Travis, CRPA Legislative Director, breaks down the order's implications, focusing on the Attorney General's role in examining regulations, particularly those concerning 'ghost guns' (DIY firearm kits) and age restrictions. The discussion also touches upon the potential impact of the order on existing Second Amendment lawsuits and the role of state governments in challenging federal actions.

This video provides an expert overview of key California firearm laws and regulations taking effect in 2025 and beyond, presented by attorney Matt Cabero. It details changes to firearm storage requirements, the impact of the ammunition tax, and updates to CCW permit processes. The discussion highlights the efforts of organizations like CRPA in shaping legislation and regulatory outcomes.

This video discusses two lawsuits challenging California laws that prohibit firearm, ammunition, and precursor part sales on state-owned properties, specifically targeting gun shows at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and OC Fair and Event Center. The discussion highlights the legal arguments presented at the Ninth Circuit, including First and Second Amendment claims, and the differing outcomes in the lower courts. It also touches upon the perceived bias of the judicial panel and the strategic considerations in arguing such cases.