This video provides a comprehensive recap of the 2025 legislative year in California concerning firearm laws. It details significant anti-Second Amendment proposals, unexpected pro-2A developments, and the impact of grassroots advocacy, Capitol Days, and direct engagement with lawmakers. CRPA's Legislative Director, Rick Travis, breaks down how specific bills gained national controversy and highlights the importance of understanding legislative processes for future advocacy efforts. The session's key victories and defeats are analyzed, offering insights for Californians preparing for the 2026 session.
This video analyzes the aftermath of California's Proposition 50 passing, discussing its political implications, including potential lawsuits, redistricting, and the retirement of prominent figures like Nancy Pelosi. CRPA Legislative Director Rick Travis breaks down the vote, compares Prop 50 to previous anti-Second Amendment legislation, and explores Governor Newsom's potential presidential ambitions. The discussion also covers the proposed voter ID initiative as a countermeasure to Prop 50, emphasizing election integrity and Second Amendment defense. The video encourages viewers to become CRPA members and engage in activism.
This video discusses California's Proposition 50 and its potential impact on gun owners. CRPA Legislative Director Rick Travis analyzes early voting data, explaining the unusually high turnout and how redistricting reform could affect Second Amendment advocacy in Congress. The video urges viewers to vote NO on Prop 50 and submit their ballots early to protect their rights.
This video discusses the Catalina Island Conservancy's renewed plan to eradicate mule deer, this time using ground-based "mercenaries" instead of helicopters. CRPA's Legislative Director, Rick Travis, joins Kevin Small to analyze the situation, critique the Conservancy's methods and claims about fire hazards, and highlight opposition from Supervisor Janice Hahn and LA County Fire. The discussion covers the scientific validity of the plan, ethical hunting versus eradication, and calls for public action to stop the program. It also touches on past eradication efforts and potential political and environmental ramifications.
This video analyzes California's Proposition 50, arguing it's a redistricting scheme designed by Governor Gavin Newsom to silence pro-Second Amendment voices in Congress and lock in one-party rule. CRPA Legislative Director Rick Travis explains the proposition's true impact on gun owners and the broader implications for democracy, urging viewers to join the fight against it. The description also promotes CRPA membership, the CRPA merch shop, and CCW Safe as sponsors.
This video analyzes the introduction of the Modern Firearm Safety Act and the FIRE Act in Congress, focusing on their potential to eliminate restrictive handgun rosters and magazine bans nationwide, particularly impacting states like California and New York. CRPA Legislative Director Rick Travis provides an in-depth breakdown of the bills, their legislative prospects, and how they differ from ongoing court battles. The discussion covers the legislative process, potential obstacles, and the implications for Second Amendment rights, encouraging viewers to support legislative efforts.
This video discusses the political landscape of California, focusing on Kamala Harris's withdrawal from the 2026 gubernatorial race and its implications for the Second Amendment movement. CRPA Legislative Director Rick Travis joins to analyze the impact on Republicans and the pro-2A community. The discussion covers potential frontrunners, party dynamics, the significance of grassroots activism, and concerns regarding voter roll integrity, including the removal of 3.1 million voters. The video emphasizes the power of firearm owners within the voting base and urges viewers to engage in local and state elections.
This video discusses California Assembly Bill 1078, which aims to limit firearm purchases to three per month, despite a recent Ninth Circuit ruling in Nguyen v. Bonta that found such rationing unconstitutional. CRPA Legislative Director Rick Travis and others analyze the bill, highlighting concerns about lawmakers knowingly pushing unconstitutional legislation, potentially wasting taxpayer money defending it, and the broader implications for honest governance and Second Amendment rights in California. The video encourages viewers to take action to stop the bill.
This video discusses California Assembly Bill 1127, colloquially known as the "Glock ban bill." The bill proposes to outlaw the purchase of Glock firearms and other firearms with similar striker-fired systems in California. The reasoning behind the bill is linked to the illegal use of "Glock switches" by criminals. Rick Travis from CRPA explains the bill's implications, the flawed logic, and encourages viewers to take action against this legislation. The video also touches upon other proposed firearm-related bills in California, including SB 704 (barrel modifications) and AB 1263 (digital firearm files).
This video features CRPA Legislative Director Rick Travis discussing the escalating coyote population in California and the Fish and Game Commission's wildlife management decisions. The discussion highlights concerns about the tripling of coyote numbers in 10 years, the impact of misguided policies influenced by anti-hunting groups, and the potential reclassification of coyotes as "non-take" animals. Travis addresses public health risks associated with urban coyotes, the habituation of wildlife, and the consequences for pets, livestock, and native ecosystems. The video aims to inform viewers about upcoming Fish and Game Commission meetings and encourage action to influence policy, emphasizing the role of hunters and conservationists as the "last line of defense." It also promotes the CRPA website for further information and support of 2A litigation.
This video breaks down the complex legislative process in California concerning gun bills, featuring CRPA's Legislative Director, Rick Travis. It explains the functions of the Appropriations Committee, the impact of the state's budget crisis on anti-2A legislation, and the significance of "suspense file" and "two-year bill" statuses. The discussion highlights specific bills like AB 1127 (Glock Ban) and AB 1092 (CCW Extension), providing viewers with actionable steps to get involved and support Second Amendment rights. The video encourages engagement through liking, sharing, subscribing, and supporting CRPA's advocacy and litigation efforts.
This video discusses the failure of California's Senate Bill 818, which aimed to address the state's growing mountain lion population and reduce dangerous animal encounters. The bill proposed non-lethal hazing methods. The discussion highlights the tragic fatal mountain lion attack that prompted the bill, the supposed out-of-control mountain lion populations, and the political maneuvering that led to lawmakers not showing up for the vote, effectively killing the bill. CRPA's Legislative Director Rick Travis and Kevin Small break down the events, their implications, and potential future actions.
