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The hosts detail the history of the Mulford Act, a 1967 California law signed by Ronald Reagan that restricted the public carrying of loaded firearms. The law was a direct response to the Black Panthers' armed patrols. They draw a parallel between this historical event and the current push for "Patriot Act 2.0" following the Capitol riot.
The NRA faced significant criticism for its silence following the acquittal of the officer who killed Philando Castile. Despite Castile being a lawful gun owner, the NRA declined to advocate for him, leading many to believe the organization prioritizes its relationship with law enforcement over the rights of black members. NAGA president Philip Smith notes that even a statement of disagreement would have been better than total silence.
The history of modern gun control is traced back to the 1967 Mulford Act in California, which was a direct response to the Black Panthers' armed neighborhood patrols. Ronald Reagan, then Governor, signed the bill to prevent "bands of armed people" from intimidating citizens. The hosts argue that gun control has historically been used as a tool to disarm black men who were protecting their own communities.
An analysis of American political structures suggests that Republicans bond over shared ideas like evangelicalism or low taxes, while Democrats utilize pigmentation and identity as a primary organizing tool. A recent gun rights rally in Virginia is cited as an example where a diverse group of people united under a shared idea of self-protection, contradicting mainstream media narratives.
