They’re Banning Guns Based on Looks Now?! | Rhode Island S539 & H5436

About this video

Colion analyzes proposed legislation in Rhode Island (S359 and H5436) that he argues would ban a wide range of semi-automatic firearms based on features like threaded barrels, pistol grips, and magazine capacity. He contends the bill targets aesthetic features rather than addressing violent crime, and argues legislators are regulating based on discomfort with how guns look rather than evidence-based policy. Colion frames this as legislating against a caricature of gun owners instead of solving real public safety problems.

Key takeaways

• Colion reports that Rhode Island bills S359 and H5436 would ban semi-automatic firearms with features like threaded barrels, pistol grips, and certain magazine capacities
• According to Colion, the National Shooting Sports Foundation testified that rifles targeted by the bill accounted for less than 0.6% of homicides in Rhode Island over 13 years
• Colion argues the legislation targets aesthetic features and ergonomics rather than addressing violent crime or the behavior of dangerous individuals

Episode details: published May 20, 2025 · 3:28 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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