Colin Kalmbacher Talks Gun Control on Law & Crime Network 03/02/18

TL;DR

Walmart and Dick's policy changes on gun sales may violate age discrimination laws in certain states.

Transcript

welcome back thanks for being with us here on the lawn crime trial Network I'm Stacy delicata it is Friday March 2nd we've got a lot to cover for you today we are going to be recapping the case of George birch who was found guilty yesterday of murdering Nicole van der Heyden by a Green Bay Wisconsin jury we're gonna be talking about that we're also... Read More

Key Insights

• 🤕 Gun control measures by private companies like Walmart and Dick's can face legal challenges under state age discrimination laws.
• 🗯️ Second Amendment rights advocates may disagree with Walmart and Dick's policy changes, viewing them as violations of gun owners' rights.
• 🖐️ State-specific regulations governing public accommodations and anti-discrimination laws play a role in assessing the legality of Walmart and Dick's gun sales policies.
• 🤕 Individuals affected by Walmart and Dick's policies can take legal action in states with age discrimination laws to challenge the companies' decisions.
• 🤨 The possible implications of Walmart and Dick's policy changes on gun sales raise questions about the balance between business decisions and legal obligations.
• 🤕 Age discrimination laws in 18-19 states plus D.C. may restrict Walmart and Dick's from denying sales of guns based on age criteria.
• 👮 Collin Combacker highlights the current legal implications of Walmart and Dick's gun sales policy changes in the context of state anti-discrimination laws.

Questions & Answers

Q: How are private companies like Walmart and Dick's potentially violating age discrimination laws with their recent gun sales policy changes?

Private companies like Walmart and Dick's could be violating age discrimination laws in 18-19 states by refusing to sell guns to legal adults under the age of 21 based on state laws governing public accommodations and anti-discrimination regulations.

Q: Why might Walmart and Dick's face legal challenges for their decision to stop selling certain firearms and ammunition?

Walmart and Dick's could face legal challenges because their policy changes could be seen as discriminatory in states with laws prohibiting age discrimination in public accommodations, potentially leading to lawsuits from affected individuals or Second Amendment rights organizations.

Q: What are the real-world implications for individuals affected by Walmart and Dick's gun sales policy changes?

Individuals who are of legal age to purchase firearms in their state but are denied by Walmart or Dick's can document the incident and seek legal advice to determine if they have grounds for a lawsuit under state age discrimination laws, potentially challenging the companies' policies.

Q: How do Walmart and Dick's previous actions regarding AR-15 sales compare to their current policy changes?

Walmart and Dick's have previously stopped selling AR-15 rifles, but their current announcements to cease selling certain firearms and ammunition to individuals under 21 may face legal scrutiny for potential violations of age discrimination laws in several states.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• George Birch found guilty of murdering Nicole van der Heyden in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

• Walmart and Dick's announce changes in gun sales policies, potentially violating age discrimination laws in 18-19 states.

• Private companies making business decisions, not government action, based on Second Amendment may face legal challenges.