Videos tagged with Non-Immigrant Visa

This video serves as a public service announcement regarding common mistakes made when filling out the ATF Form 4473 for firearm purchases. It highlights the importance of reading questions entirely, particularly for US citizens who should skip specific sections related to alien status and proceed directly to signing the form. The speakers emphasize that the form's wording can be confusing, leading many to err, and provide guidance on correcting mistakes.

This video discusses the legal implications of renouncing U.S. citizenship on firearm possession rights, specifically referencing the case Durant v. Bondi. It explains how federal law, particularly 18 U.S. Code § 922, prohibits individuals who have renounced their citizenship from possessing firearms, even if they hold non-immigrant visas and hunting licenses. The court upheld this prohibition by drawing historical parallels to founding-era laws disarming those unwilling to swear allegiance.

Washington State Senate Bill 5068 proposes allowing non-citizens to become police officers and prosecuting attorneys. While the bill passed the Senate unanimously, significant federal and state firearm laws (RCW 9.41.171 and 18 U.S. Code § 922) prohibit non-citizens on non-immigrant visas or without lawful permanent resident status from possessing firearms, even for duty purposes. Exceptions are extremely limited, primarily for hunting or sporting.

This video provides a crucial public service announcement regarding common mistakes made when filling out the ATF Form 4473 for firearm purchases. It highlights that US citizens often err by not reading the full text of question 21 and incorrectly filling out sections 21N1 and 21N2, which are intended for non-immigrant aliens. The instructors emphasize that US citizens should leave these specific lines blank and proceed directly to signature and date.