Videos tagged with Drug Use and Firearm Possession

This video discusses the critical legal case of Harris v. United States, which is before the Supreme Court and addresses the constitutionality of 18 U.S. Code Section 922 G3, prohibiting firearm possession by unlawful drug users. The speaker argues that the Harris case presents a far more favorable set of facts for a fair hearing compared to the previously accepted Herman case, which involved a defendant with a more complex and less sympathetic background. The video emphasizes the broad implications for millions of Americans who legally use cannabis for medicinal or recreational purposes.

This video discusses the legal trap gun owners face if they are users of marijuana, a federally controlled substance. Despite recent court rulings like US v. Guill and US v. Paez, which require proof of impairment at the time of arrest, federal law (specifically ATF Form 4473) prohibits unlawful users of controlled substances from possessing firearms. The speaker emphasizes that even with state-level legalization or medical use, federal law remains a significant hurdle, potentially leading to the stripping of gun rights.