# Bovino Schools Minnesota Lawmaker on Second Amendment: A Masterclass in Constitutional Clarity
In a heated exchange that’s lighting up 2A circles, Border Patrol agent Gregory Bovino delivers a surgical takedown of Minnesota State Rep. Sandra Feist’s anti-gun rhetoric. The debate, captured in a viral clip, sees Feist parroting the tired assault weapons ban playbook, claiming these firearms have no place in civilian hands due to their supposed military exclusivity. Enter Bovino, a tactical expert with real-world skin in the game, who dismantles her argument with precision: AR-15s aren’t assault weapons by any military definition—they lack full-auto capability, selective fire, or the destructive power of true battlefield rifles like the M4. He points out the hypocrisy in Feist’s logic, noting that everyday tools like trucks or knives kill far more people annually than rifles, per FBI data, yet face no such demonization. This isn’t just rhetoric; Bovino cites the 1934 National Firearms Act’s clear distinction between semi-auto sporting rifles and machine guns, underscoring how Feist’s push echoes failed historical precedents like the Hughes Amendment.
What makes this clash gold for the 2A community? It’s a textbook case of the expert vs. activist dynamic, where lived experience trumps legislative fantasy. Feist’s stance aligns with Minnesota’s recent red-flag laws and mag bans, part of a broader blue-state assault on Heller’s core holding that the Second Amendment protects individual self-defense rights, including commonly used arms. Bovino’s rebuttal reinforces SCOTUS precedents like *Bruen* (2022), demanding historical analogues for restrictions—none exist for modern semi-autos, which trace lineage to the venerated M1 Carbine of WWII fame. Implications? This viral moment amplifies grassroots momentum ahead of 2024 midterms, potentially swaying swing-district voters in places like Minnesota’s Iron Range, where hunting culture runs deep. For gun owners, it’s a rallying cry: when politicians peddle misinformation, real defenders like Bovino step up, proving the right isn’t just defended in courts but on the public stage.
The 2A fight thrives on these unscripted truths. Share the clip, tag your reps, and remember—knowledge is the ultimate suppressor against tyranny. Stay vigilant, America.
