Videos tagged with NICS Database

This video details the 'military titling' process, a Department of Defense procedure that can lead to service members and veterans being added to the NICS database, effectively disarming them. This occurs when an individual is listed as the subject of a military criminal investigative report, even without arrest, charge, or conviction. The process is criticized for its low standard, potential for erroneous data entry, and long-term impact on individuals' Second Amendment rights.

This video discusses HR 8361, a bill proposed during a lame-duck session that would allow individuals to voluntarily add themselves to the NICS database as prohibited persons. Representative Thomas Massey argues the bill is flawed, ripe for abuse, and could inadvertently criminalize individuals and family members. The discussion highlights concerns about potential misuse for doxing, identity theft, and the VA's practice of adding veterans to the prohibited persons list during benefit reviews without clear adjudication.

This video analyzes HR 5717, the Jake Laird Act of 2018, which proposes federal funding for states implementing firearm seizure programs. It details the bill's definition of 'dangerous,' the criteria for state law eligibility, and the legal processes involved in firearm seizure, including warrant requirements, exigent circumstances, and post-seizure hearings. The analysis highlights potential ambiguities in the 'dangerous' definition and the implications for due process and firearm ownership rights.

The National Reciprocity Bill (HR 38) and the Fix NICS bill were combined and passed the House of Representatives, moving to the Senate. The National Reciprocity Bill aims to allow concealed carry permit holders to carry in any state, while the Fix NICS bill aims to improve reporting to the NICS database. However, the combined bill faces a steep uphill battle in the Senate, requiring a 60-vote majority, with significant Democratic opposition expected.