Videos tagged with Non-Violent Felony

This video details a significant Second Amendment victory in Pennsylvania where the Superior Court ruled a state statute prohibiting a non-violent felon from possessing a firearm unconstitutional as applied. The court applied the Heller/Bruen methodology, placing the burden on the government to demonstrate a historical tradition justifying the restriction, which the Commonwealth failed to do. This ruling underscores the importance of rigorous legal arguments in Second Amendment cases and sets a positive precedent for gun rights.

This video discusses a major court hearing at the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit concerning Zherka v. Garland. The central issue is whether individuals who have committed non-violent felonies should be permanently denied their Second Amendment right to bear arms. Constitutional attorney Mark W. Smith provides an analysis of the oral arguments, drawing on his expertise and published works. The content aims to inform viewers about critical legal challenges to federal gun control laws and their implications for Second Amendment rights.