Videos tagged with Alien Firearm Possession

This video discusses the legal implications of renouncing U.S. citizenship on firearm possession rights, specifically referencing the case Durant v. Bondi. It explains how federal law, particularly 18 U.S. Code § 922, prohibits individuals who have renounced their citizenship from possessing firearms, even if they hold non-immigrant visas and hunting licenses. The court upheld this prohibition by drawing historical parallels to founding-era laws disarming those unwilling to swear allegiance.

This video from Washington Gun Law, presented by William Kirk, an expert in firearms law, analyzes a recent court decision striking down a federal gun law, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(5). The ruling, made by an Obama-appointed judge, found the law unconstitutional as applied to an individual, highlighting the impact of the Bruen decision on existing statutes. The discussion delves into the historical context of firearm regulation and the definition of 'the people' under the Second Amendment.

This video clarifies the legalities of firearm and ammunition purchase and possession for non-US citizens. Host Adam Kraut explains that while aliens not present legally are prohibited, those present legally under specific visa types or programs may have different rights. Permanent residents (green card holders) are generally not subject to these prohibitions.