http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/31744 David Kopel's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 20 May 2013 17:54:07 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=31744&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/31744 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Panelists spoke about individual gun rights and efforts to pass gun control legislation. Among the topics they addressed were congressional proposals to enact fuller background checks for firearms sales, recent legislation passed in Colorado, assault weapons bans, and gun registration. They were highly critical of the Obama administration's efforts to pass stricter controls. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311121-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311121-2 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:06:00 GMT Advocates for and against stricter gun-control laws testified at a hearing on gun violence prevention. The hearing was held in part in reaction to the December 2012 elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head by a gunman at a 2011 event in her district, gave a brief statement at the opening of the hearing, urging Congress to come to a solution to prevent gun violence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310644-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310644-1 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:09:26 GMT David Martosko and Dave Kope spoke about personal freedoms and gun rights at the Independence Institute's annual Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Party that the organization created in protest of what they call the growing "nanny state." Topics included New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's ban of the sale of any cup or bottle of sweetened drink larger than 16 fluid ounces, the recent Aurora, Colorado, movie theater shooting, and Second Amendment issues. The event was held in a tent at the Kiowa Creek Sporting Club, with many of the attendees smoking cigarettes and drinking beer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307544-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307544-1 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 03:07:34 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its fourth day of hearings on the appointment of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. Witnesses called by both the majority and minority members testified about their impressions of Solicitor General Kagan, her record, and their views of her qualifications for a place on the Supreme Court. Witnesses addressed a number of issues including civil rights, gun control, abortion, campaign finance, military recruiting, and Solicitor General Kagan's temperament. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294266-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294266-2 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:04:06 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its fourth day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter. Witnesses called by both the majority and minority members testified about their impressions of Judge Sotomayor, her record, and their views of her qualifications for a place on the Supreme Court. Among the topics they addressed were her approach to various cases, Second Amendment and gun ownership issues, abortion, and property rights. Mr. Cone also testified about her in settling the baseball players strike of 1994. Further panels testified about the nomination on subsequent parts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287762-105 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287762-105 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:28:10 GMT Representatives of the District of Columbia and Mr. Heller and his attorneys spoke to reporters separately. They answered reporters' questions about details of the two sides of the Second Amendment case for which the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of [District of Columbia v. Heller] this morning. Stephen Halbrook, who wrote an [amicus] brief, is the author of [Founders Second Amendment: Origins of the Right to Bear Arms.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204467-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204467-1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:01:35 GMT The panelists discussed the U.S. Supreme Court case, [District of Columbia v. Heller], which concerns the constitutionality of the District of Columbia's ban on the private possession of handguns. Experts from a variety of perspectives discussed whether the Second Amendment protects only militia-related rights or the rights of private individuals, the appropriate standard for reviewing gun control legislation, and the potential legal and policy implications of the first Court decision in this area in 68 years. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in this case on March 18, 2008. Each of the panelists wrote [amicus curiae] (friend of the Court) briefs in this case. Ms. Lithwick moderated. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. This event, "The Second Amendment in the Supreme Court," was held at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204268-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204268-1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:32:44 GMT A debate on gun control was held between Second Amendment expert David Kopel and gun control advocate Arnie Grossman. The debate was moderated by Cynthia Hessin. Topics included statistics on gunshot deaths, the Second Amendment reference to a well regulated militia, firearms licensing and laws, distrust of government, and the Patriot Act. They also responded to audience members' questions. Arnold Grossman is the author of [One Nation Under Guns: An Essay on an American Epidemic], published by Fulcrum. David Kopel is co-editor of [Gun Control and Gun Rights: A Reader and Guide], published by New York University Press. The debate sponsored by the Denver Press Club was held in the Colorado Suites of the Denver Athletic Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194179-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194179-1 Sat, 16 Dec 2006 13:01:02 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183672-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183672-1 Mon, 27 Sep 2004 18:03:52 GMT Participants discussed recent lawsuits filed by various cities against gun manufacturers. They focused on the ethical nature of suing gun manufacturers and dealers for the damage that the guns cause. After their discussion questions were taken from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/120948-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/120948-1 Fri, 26 Feb 1999 17:06:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/108247-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/108247-1 Thu, 09 Jul 1998 03:30:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/102490-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/102490-1 Fri, 27 Mar 1998 00:30:00 GMT Mr. Kopel and Mr. Dyer talked about domestic terrorism and the response by U.S. law enforcement. Mr. Kopel is the co-author of [No More Wacos: What's Wrong with Federal Law Enforcement and How to Fix It]. Mr. Dyer is the author of [Harvest of Rage: Why Oklahoma City is Only the Beginning]. Following their prepared remarks, Mr. Kopel and Mr. Dyer took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/88752-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/88752-1 Sat, 30 Aug 1997 23:59:00 GMT The committee heard testimony from several panels on proposals to ban the manufacture and sales of assault rifles in the United States. The panel of citizens affected by assault rifles delivered emotional testimony on the deaths of loved ones caused by criminals with assault rifles, and the panel of law enforcement officers testified on their opinions concerning the safety of such a ban. Members of the committee handled unloaded models of assault rifles during their opening statements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47601-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Senate Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/47601-1 Sat, 07 Aug 1993 11:59:00 GMT