WORST Gun Control State Is Finally LOSING Control (Boland v. Bonta)

Published on March 24, 2023
Duration: 13:13

This video provides an expert analysis of the Boland v. Bonta case concerning California's Handgun Roster. Attorney Steven Lieberman explains how the roster, initially designed to ban Saturday Night Specials, evolved to include requirements like microstamping and magazine disconnects, effectively preventing new firearm models from being sold. The preliminary injunction granted in Boland v. Bonta challenges these additional requirements as unconstitutional under the Bruin standard, though the roster itself and the drop test remain under scrutiny.

Quick Summary

The Boland v. Bonta case challenges California's Handgun Roster, arguing its requirements like microstamping and magazine disconnects are unconstitutional. A preliminary injunction was granted, finding these specific additions likely violate Second Amendment rights, though the core roster and drop test remain under review.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Intro: Boland v. Bonta Case
  2. 00:17USCCA Secret Giveaway
  3. 00:39Introducing Attorney Steven Lieberman
  4. 01:11California Roster Background (1999)
  5. 01:57The Handgun Roster Scheme
  6. 02:17DOJ Drop Test Process
  7. 02:45Roster Doesn't Create Illegal Guns
  8. 03:40Additional Roster Requirements
  9. 04:04Glock Balked at Additional Requirements
  10. 05:11Microstamping Requirement (2014)
  11. 05:34Kamala Harris Triggers Microstamping Law
  12. 06:00No New Guns Since 2014
  13. 06:33Statutorily Defined Safe Handgun
  14. 07:10Grandfathered 'Unsafe' Guns on Roster
  15. 08:14New York State Rifle Case
  16. 08:41Boland V. Bonta Case
  17. 09:00Update on the Case
  18. 09:39Judge Agrees to Preliminary Injunction
  19. 10:32Can You Buy Off Roster Guns?
  20. 11:06Limitations of Preliminary Injunction
  21. 11:50Thank You to Law Organizations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Boland v. Bonta case about?

The Boland v. Bonta case challenges California's Handgun Roster, arguing that its requirements, such as magazine disconnects and microstamping, are unconstitutional. A preliminary injunction was granted, finding these specific requirements likely violate Second Amendment rights as interpreted by the Supreme Court.

Can I now buy off-roster guns in California after the Boland v. Bonta ruling?

No, not immediately. The preliminary injunction in Boland v. Bonta did not invalidate the entire Handgun Roster. It specifically targeted additional requirements like magazine disconnects and microstamping as unconstitutional, but the core roster and the drop test remain under review.

What were the original requirements for California's Handgun Roster?

Initially, the California Handgun Roster was created to ban inexpensive, unreliable firearms ('Saturday night specials') by requiring them to pass a drop test. Over time, additional requirements like loaded chamber indicators and magazine disconnects were added.

Who is Steven Lieberman and what is his role in the Boland v. Bonta case?

Steven Lieberman is an attorney and co-owner of Artemis Defense Institute. He is a key figure in discussing the Boland v. Bonta case, explaining the legal intricacies of California's Handgun Roster and the implications of the preliminary injunction granted by the court.

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