Videos tagged with Firearm Rights Restoration

This video analyzes the US Department of Justice's 2027 budget proposal, highlighting allocations for Second Amendment rights protection. It discusses a new office within the Civil Rights Division dedicated to Second Amendment rights, funding for the Firearm Rights Restoration Initiative, and the ATF's efforts to reverse prior administrations' regulations on pistol braces, homemade firearms, and FFLs. The speaker expresses a mixed view, seeing progress but deeming the allocated funds insufficient.

This episode of 'This Week in Guns' covers several key firearms industry and legal developments. It discusses a proposed tax on firearm transfers, the "quiet ammo revolution" at Lake City, and the significant issues surrounding the SIG Sauer P320, including its pause in Air Force use after a fatality and ongoing uncommanded discharge concerns. The episode also highlights a Ninth Circuit ruling striking down California's ammunition background check law, a Trump administration initiative to restore firearm rights for certain individuals, and proposed legislation to prevent state-level magazine capacity bans. The discussion touches on ATF budget cuts and their potential impact on public safety.

The Department of Justice has confirmed it will not appeal the Range v. Attorney General case to the Supreme Court. This decision upholds the Third Circuit's ruling that a federal law prohibiting firearm possession by individuals convicted of crimes punishable by more than one year imprisonment is unconstitutional as applied to non-violent offenders like Brian Range. The DOJ's stance signifies a potential shift, with the department also revitalizing an administrative process for restoring firearm rights.

This video from Washington Gun Law discusses the significant 'Range v. Attorney General' case, which impacts firearm rights for non-violent felons. The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that prohibiting individuals like Mr. Range, convicted of non-violent felonies decades ago, from possessing firearms indefinitely is unconstitutional. While the Supreme Court remanded the case for reconsideration in light of 'United States v. Rahimi,' the 3rd Circuit reaffirmed its ruling, establishing a precedent within its jurisdiction. The video also touches on Pam Bondi's efforts to restructure the ATF.

The video discusses the potential dismantling and restructuring of the ATF, focusing on the reassignment of 1,000 ATF agents to the FBI to assist with border and immigration enforcement. It highlights the political reactions to this move and contrasts it with the stated temporary nature of the reassignment. The discussion also touches upon the historical defunding of federal agencies responsible for firearm rights restoration.

Jeff Young is a Florida-based attorney specializing in Second Amendment law, including firearm rights restoration, concealed weapons license appeals, and red flag law defense. He also handles criminal defense, DUI, and divorce cases. Young hosts a podcast and YouTube channel called 'Musings with MGL' discussing gun-related topics and laws.

This video discusses the ATF's seizure of firearms from Randy Kane and Narine Scroggin, stemming from Kane's 20-year-old non-violent felony conviction. Despite Wyoming restoring Kane's firearm rights via state statute, federal law prevented his possession. The narrative highlights the conflict between state and federal regulations and explores how a potential Trump administration executive order could address such infringements on Second Amendment rights, potentially restoring rights for individuals like Kane and others affected by similar legal ambiguities.

This video discusses three proposed gun bills in Washington State: SB 5056, which would allow FFLs to revert to the NICS system if the Washington State Patrol's background check system fails; HB 1118, aimed at streamlining firearm rights restoration processes; and HB 1139, which seeks to increase penalties for crimes involving stolen firearms or illegal possession. The presenter expresses concern that these bills are "on life support" due to legislative inaction.

This video discusses the ongoing legal battles surrounding firearm rights for individuals convicted of non-violent offenses. It highlights the case of Brian Range in Pennsylvania, where the Third Circuit ruled that a person convicted of a non-violent misdemeanor without incarceration cannot be deprived of their Second Amendment rights. The discussion also references the US v. Duarte case from the Ninth Circuit concerning non-violent felony charges, emphasizing the distinction between violent and non-violent offenders in Second Amendment jurisprudence and the potential for these cases to reach the Supreme Court.

This video provides an overview of six pre-filed gun bills in Washington State ahead of the 2025 legislative session. It details four "terrible" bills, including firearm and ammunition purchase quotas (HB 1132), expanded gun-free zones (SB 5098), new FFL regulations (SB 5099), and revised safe storage laws (HB 1152). Two "pretty good" bills are also discussed: SB 5056, which allows use of the NICS system when the state background check system is down, and HB 118, concerning firearm rights restoration with bipartisan sponsorship. The speaker anticipates additional bills from Representative Liz Berry, likely mirroring California's stricter gun control measures.

This video explains the process in Florida for restoring firearm rights for individuals deemed prohibited persons due to felony convictions or misdemeanor domestic violence. It details filing a clemency petition, gathering character witnesses, and submitting the package to the clemency board. The board can approve, deny, or assign an investigator for a hearing, similar to parole, before making recommendations to the governor for final approval.

This video explains the process in Florida for restoring firearm rights after a Baker Act. It details filing a motion to overturn the commitment order, attending a court hearing with character witnesses, and the subsequent requirement for the clerk to notify FDLE to update background check systems.