Videos tagged with NICS

This video debunks the narrative that universal background checks are not currently in place for firearm purchases in the United States. The speaker asserts that regardless of the state, all firearm purchases from licensed dealers require a background check, typically involving the completion of ATF Form 4473 and a check through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). The video highlights that this process can result in immediate approval, a delay for further review, or denial, and that some states impose waiting periods.

This video discusses the ATF's current collaborative approach with licensed firearm dealers (FFLs) to combat illegal firearm trafficking and straw purchases. It highlights the importance of FFLs identifying and reporting suspicious transactions, understanding the ATF's data-driven inspection methods, and the legal consequences of non-compliance. The content emphasizes that the ATF's focus is on dealers actively engaged in the business and aims to educate them on best practices to avoid legal entanglements.

Gun Owners of America (GOA) announces a significant victory: the end of the VA policy that added veterans to the NICS prohibited persons list due to having a benefits fiduciary. This policy, which lasted for decades, is now defunct following legislative action and VA announcements. The victory restores Second Amendment rights to potentially hundreds of thousands of veterans.

This video from Guns & Gadgets analyzes New York's proposed ten-day waiting period for all firearm purchases, even after a successful background check. The speaker, an experienced firearms instructor, argues this bill (S362/A3233) is unconstitutional and infringes on Second Amendment rights, citing the Bruen decision. The analysis highlights that such waiting periods do not deter criminals and primarily impact law-abiding citizens seeking self-defense. The video urges viewers to contact their legislators to oppose this measure, as New York often sets precedents for other states.

This video from Guns & Gadgets discusses 'Jamie's Law,' a proposed bill that would expand federal background checks to include ammunition purchases. The law, introduced by Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Senator Richard Blumenthal, aims to regulate ammunition transfers through Federally Licensed Dealers (FFLs), effectively creating a de facto registry. The speaker argues this constitutes an indirect regulation of the right to bear arms, despite claims to the contrary.

This video discusses two state bills, one in West Virginia and a similar one in Kentucky, that aim to allow citizens to purchase machine guns. These bills leverage a perceived loophole in the Hughes Amendment to the Firearm Owners' Protection Act, which bans civilian ownership of machine guns manufactured after May 19, 1986. The core argument relies on the exemption for government transfers, suggesting states can act as intermediaries to sell these firearms to qualified citizens.

This video details the end of a 30-year veteran gun ban, where individuals in the VA fiduciary program were unlawfully disarmed. Braden Langley, drawing on his expertise, explains how veterans were wrongly labeled 'prohibited persons' and denied their Second Amendment rights. The VA has now ceased reporting these individuals to the NICS system and is working to expunge past records, restoring rights to over 270,000 veterans.

Colion Noir, an expert in firearms and constitutional law, debunks the myth that purchasing a firearm is easy. He details the complexities of the background check process, highlighting how it hinders law-abiding citizens while criminals circumvent legal channels. The video emphasizes the importance of the Second Amendment for self-defense and community protection, advocating for stricter penalties on illegal possession rather than increased burdens on legal owners.

The Department of Veteran Affairs will cease adding individuals to the NICS prohibited persons list due to having a fiduciary. Secretary Collins announced efforts to remove approximately 250,000 veterans who were wrongfully placed on this list. Gun Owners of America has been actively opposing this policy since the Clinton administration.

This video details a significant victory for veterans' gun rights, where Gun Owners of America (GOA) successfully lobbied for a change in policy. Previously, veterans deemed unable to manage their VA benefits through the VA fiduciary program were automatically referred to the FBI's NICS system as prohibited persons, effectively stripping them of their Second Amendment rights. A new law now prevents the VA from making these referrals, and GOA has worked to clear over 270,000 veterans from this list. The speaker, with an authoritative and experienced tone, highlights this as a crucial correction to a long-standing injustice impacting military personnel.

This video from Hegshot87 critically examines a recent ATF rule change concerning firearm eligibility, specifically focusing on the definition of 'unlawful users' of controlled substances under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3). The speaker, a high-authority 2A commentator, argues the ATF is preemptively shifting its interpretation to require an 'established pattern' of drug use rather than single incidents, potentially impacting tens of thousands of denials. The analysis highlights the timing of this change in relation to upcoming Supreme Court cases and criticizes the ATF's perceived political motivations.

This video from Copper Jacket TV discusses a significant proposed ATF rule change impacting the definition of 'unlawful users' of controlled substances under federal gun law. Host Will explains how the new rule aims to clarify that individuals with valid prescriptions, including for marijuana, would not be automatically prohibited from owning firearms. The discussion highlights the importance of the public comment period, which ends June 30, 2026, for Second Amendment advocates to voice their opinions on this regulatory shift.