Videos tagged with Involuntary Commitment

This video by Ted from Line45 details seven critical, often overlooked, gun rights issues seniors face. It covers how medical records, red flag laws, carry permit expirations, estate planning errors, changing storage requirements, assisted living policies, and the difficulty of restoring lost rights can impact firearm ownership. The content emphasizes proactive legal planning to avoid unintended prohibitions and loss of firearms.

This video discusses a leaked Trump White House proposal concerning transgender individuals and gun ownership, arguing that the Second Amendment community should approach the issue strategically. Host Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney and Second Amendment advocate, suggests focusing on due process and individualized determinations of dangerousness rather than broad prohibitions. He highlights potential opportunities to align with left-wing groups on these legal principles to strengthen Second Amendment protections for all.

This video discusses the potential for a federal ban on firearm possession for transgender individuals, exploring the legal feasibility and political implications. It examines existing federal statutes that prohibit firearm possession for certain categories of individuals, specifically 18 U.S. Code Section 922(g), and analyzes whether transgender status could fall under existing prohibitions, particularly concerning adjudication as mentally defective or involuntary commitment. The discussion highlights the high legal bar for such prohibitions and critiques the potential for political hypocrisy and the dangerous precedent of disarming groups based on perceived future danger rather than actual actions.

This video discusses the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit's decision in US v. James Gould, which upheld the constitutionality of federal gun control law 18 USC 922G4. The court ruled that individuals involuntarily committed due to mental illness can lose their Second Amendment rights, affirming that historical traditions support disarming those deemed a danger to themselves or others. While the facial challenge failed, the court left open the possibility for as-applied challenges for individuals not currently posing a danger.

This video from Washington Gun Law, presented by William Kirk, an expert on the Second Amendment and gun laws, critically examines the misuse of red flag laws and involuntary mental health commitment procedures. It details a specific incident in Pennsylvania where a state trooper, Ronald Davis, allegedly used these legal tools improperly against his girlfriend, leading to her wrongful detention. The discussion highlights concerns about fabricated evidence, lack of due process, and the potential for constitutional violations, emphasizing the need for procedural safeguards in such legal actions.

An error by the Virginia State Police incorrectly labeled over 46,000 individuals as federally prohibited from owning firearms. This mistake stemmed from using the wrong code for individuals who voluntarily sought mental health treatment, which should not result in federal prohibition. The issue is reportedly being fixed, but highlights potential flaws in background check systems.

This livestream discusses the complex intersection of mental health and gun ownership, particularly in light of proposed New York legislation requiring mental health evaluations for firearm purchases. The speaker, who has a background in the mental health field, clarifies current federal disqualifiers for gun ownership, which primarily involve inpatient psychiatric hospitalization or drug treatment. The discussion delves into the broad and often subjective nature of mental health diagnoses, questioning what truly constitutes a disqualifying condition and highlighting the potential for abuse in such laws. The video emphasizes that common conditions like ADHD or Asperger's do not currently disqualify individuals under federal law, but acknowledges the ambiguity and potential for overreach in proposed legislation.

This video highlights an incident where Dr. Lee Silverman, a lawful permit holder, stopped a mass shooting at a hospital in Darby, Pennsylvania. The narrative emphasizes how his concealed firearm, carried in defiance of hospital policy, was instrumental in preventing further casualties. It critiques gun control measures by pointing out the perpetrator's criminal history and involuntary commitments, which did not prevent him from illegally acquiring firearms.