Videos tagged with State Constitutions

This video discusses how five US states do not explicitly include the right to keep and bear arms in their state constitutions. It prompts viewers to consider the constitutional rights in their own state. The description includes links to support the channel through email lists, Patreon, merchandise, and organizations like Gun Owners of America, Firearms Policy Coalition, and Second Amendment Foundation, along with links to video equipment used.

This video, featuring Carrie Severino and Mark Smith, emphasizes the critical role of state judicial elections in the context of the Second Amendment. It highlights that state courts handle the vast majority of legal cases and that judicial elections are a key component of protecting gun rights, contrasting them with appointment systems often favored by more liberal viewpoints. The discussion touches on the historical parallels with the jury system and the influence of state constitutions and common law.

This video, hosted by constitutional attorney Mark W. Smith on "The Four Boxes Diner," explores how state constitutions can be used to defend Second Amendment rights. It delves into the historical meaning of the right to "keep and bear arms," contrasting the common "militia only" interpretation with evidence from nine state constitutions adopted around the same time as the Bill of Rights. These state provisions, which explicitly mention bearing arms for "defense of himself" alongside "defense of the state," are presented as compelling proof that the right is individual and extends beyond militia service, directly challenging anti-gun arguments.