Videos tagged with Nonimmigrant Visa

This video from Washington Gun Law, presented by William Kirk, an expert in firearms law, analyzes a recent court decision striking down a federal gun law, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(5). The ruling, made by an Obama-appointed judge, found the law unconstitutional as applied to an individual, highlighting the impact of the Bruen decision on existing statutes. The discussion delves into the historical context of firearm regulation and the definition of 'the people' under the Second Amendment.

This video clarifies the legalities of firearm and ammunition purchase and possession for non-US citizens. Host Adam Kraut explains that while aliens not present legally are prohibited, those present legally under specific visa types or programs may have different rights. Permanent residents (green card holders) are generally not subject to these prohibitions.