UPDATE: NFA Destruction & BIG 2A Win On Gun Rationing

Summary

In this video, the speaker shares significant updates on the National Firearms Act (NFA) and its potential destruction as part of a larger bill in the Senate. They discuss a major win in a court case against California's one-gun-a-month law, highlighting the importance of Second Amendment rights. The speaker emphasizes the ongoing efforts to include the Hearing Protection Act and the Short Act in the bill, urging viewers to contact their senators in support. With a looming Senate vote, the speaker stresses the need for continued pressure on Congress to pass this crucial legislation.

Takeaways

• 😀 Today is a critical day for the NFA portion of the bill, as the parliamentarian in the Senate is expected to review it.
• 😀 The speaker recently took time off for a motorcycle trip with friends through the Blue Ridge Mountains, which led to sunburn after not reapplying sunscreen.
• 😀 The Second Amendment Foundation and Firearms Policy Coalition won a major legal victory in California against the 'one gun per month' law, deemed unconstitutional.
• 😀 The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 3-0 that California's one-gun-per-month law is unconstitutional, as the Second Amendment protects the right to possess multiple firearms.
• 😀 Firearms Policy Coalition emphasized that the Second Amendment protects the right to acquire multiple firearms, comparing it to the right to purchase multiple Bibles.
• 😀 California's interpretation of the Second Amendment, limiting the right to a single firearm, was rejected by the Ninth Circuit and the D.C. Circuit.
• 😀 The Speaker criticizes the Supreme Court for taking fewer cases than previous courts, which could affect the future of Second Amendment rulings.
• 😀 The Speaker encourages viewers to contact their senators to support the Hearing Protection Act and Short Act as part of the bill.
• 😀 The NFA Destruction is still in the bill as the parliamentarian reviews it, and senators can challenge sections during the bird bath process.
• 😀 The goal is to get the full Senate vote on the bill by the end of the week, with the hope of getting it to President Trump by July 4th.

Q & A

What is the main focus of today's update in the video?

The main focus is on the progress of the National Firearms Act (NFA) portion of a bill, particularly the Hearing Protection Act and the Short Act, and a recent court decision involving the Second Amendment.

What significant legal victory is mentioned in the video?

The video discusses a legal victory where the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Second Amendment Foundation's challenge against California's one gun per month law, ruling it unconstitutional.

What is the 'bird rule' in the Senate, as described in the video?

The 'bird rule' is a procedure in the Senate where any senator can challenge a portion of a bill, and the parliamentarian must determine if it's tax-related. If not, that portion can be removed from the bill.

What are the key provisions of the Hearing Protection Act and Short Act that are being discussed?

The Hearing Protection Act aims to remove restrictions on suppressors, allowing them to be purchased without the current NFA process. The Short Act seeks to remove restrictions on short-barreled rifles and shotguns, recognizing that shorter barrel lengths can help individuals, especially those with disabilities, defend themselves more easily.

What role does the Senate parliamentarian play in this process?

The Senate parliamentarian reviews the bill's sections to ensure they comply with Senate rules, particularly the bird rule. They provide suggestions on which parts should remain or be removed, though the Senate can overrule them.

Why is the ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals significant?

The ruling is significant because it reinforces the interpretation that the Second Amendment protects the right to possess multiple firearms, rejecting California's argument that the amendment only protects the possession of a single firearm.

What is the current status of the bill as of the video?

As of the video, the bill is still in the Senate, with the parliamentarian reviewing the NFA-related provisions. The video creator encourages viewers to call their senators to support the Hearing Protection Act and Short Act.

What actions does the video creator encourage viewers to take?

The creator encourages viewers to call their senators and urge them to support the Hearing Protection Act and Short Act, while also voicing opposition to other controversial portions of the bill.

What does the video creator believe about the current state of the Supreme Court regarding gun rights cases?

The creator expresses frustration with the Supreme Court's limited action on gun rights cases, stating that it takes fewer cases than in the past and suggesting that many of the justices should be replaced.

How does the creator feel about the potential success of the NFA-related bill?

The creator is optimistic but emphasizes that it’s crucial for viewers to continue applying pressure on senators to ensure that the NFA-related provisions remain in the bill and are not removed during the legislative process.