Backdoor Gun Control No One Is Talking About "Educational Content"

Published on April 21, 2021
Duration: 10:24

This video from Copper Jacket TV, featuring an expert instructor, details the 'backdoor gun control' mechanism of the NICS prohibited persons list. It explains how this list, expanded significantly since the Obama administration, can deny firearm purchases based on a wide range of categories beyond felony convictions, including mental health adjudications, domestic violence misdemeanors, and even restraining orders. The instructor highlights the potential for arbitrary and politically motivated additions to the list, bypassing legislative processes.

Quick Summary

The NICS prohibited persons list is a significant form of 'backdoor gun control' that has expanded exponentially, particularly since the Obama administration. It restricts firearm purchases based on categories beyond felony convictions, including mental health adjudications, domestic violence misdemeanors, and restraining orders, often with limited recourse for individuals to challenge their inclusion.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Backdoor Gun Control
  2. 00:16USCCA Sponsorship
  3. 01:03NICS System and Prohibited Persons
  4. 01:31Growth of the NICS Prohibited List
  5. 02:14Common Misconceptions of Prohibited Persons
  6. 02:49Prohibited Categories: Illegal Presence
  7. 03:13Prohibited Categories: Adjudicated Mentally Ill
  8. 04:17Prohibited Categories: Crime Conviction
  9. 05:13Prohibited Categories: Fugitive from Justice
  10. 05:21Prohibited Categories: State Prohibitor
  11. 05:42Prohibited Categories: Domestic Violence Misdemeanors
  12. 06:10Prohibited Categories: Protection/Restraining Orders
  13. 07:07Prohibited Categories: Indictment, Renouncing Citizenship, Federal Denial
  14. 07:31Prohibited Categories: Unlawful User of Controlled Substances
  15. 08:06Prohibited Categories: Dishonorable Discharge
  16. 08:23The Growing and Unchallengeable List
  17. 08:51Politicians and Bureaucrats Create the List
  18. 09:04Potential for Politically Motivated Additions
  19. 09:22Conclusion on Backdoor Gun Control
  20. 10:00Call to Action and Outlook

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'backdoor gun control' as discussed in the video?

Backdoor gun control refers to the expansion of the NICS prohibited persons list by politicians and bureaucrats, which restricts firearm purchases without going through the legislative process. This list includes categories beyond felony convictions, impacting many Americans' Second Amendment rights.

What are some common categories of prohibited persons on the NICS list?

Beyond felony convictions, prohibited persons can include those unlawfully present in the US, adjudicated mentally ill, convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors, subject to restraining orders, fugitives from justice, unlawful users of controlled substances, and those with a dishonorable military discharge.

How has the NICS prohibited persons list changed over time?

The NICS prohibited persons list has significantly expanded, growing exponentially, particularly since the Obama administration. This expansion means more individuals are being denied firearm purchases based on an increasingly broad set of criteria.

Can individuals challenge their inclusion on the NICS prohibited persons list?

Challenging inclusion on the NICS prohibited persons list is difficult. The video suggests that recourse is limited and often requires extensive legal battles, making it challenging for individuals to reclaim their Second Amendment rights once placed on the list.

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