DOJ DEFEATED: FEDERAL GUN CONTROL LAW DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL UNDER 2A!

Published on February 7, 2023
Duration: 13:30

This video details a significant Second Amendment victory in Kentucky where Judge Danny Reeves declared federal law 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(8) unconstitutional. The law prohibited firearm possession for individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders. The ruling, citing NYSRPA v. Bruen, found the prohibition violated the Second Amendment, rejecting the DOJ's narrow interpretation of 'the people' and historical analogues.

Quick Summary

A federal gun control law, 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(8), was declared unconstitutional in Kentucky by Judge Danny Reeves. The law prohibited firearm possession for individuals under domestic violence restraining orders. The ruling, citing NYSRPA v. Bruen, affirmed the broad interpretation of 'the people' in the Second Amendment and rejected historical analogues used by the DOJ.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Kentucky Second Amendment Ruling
  2. 00:34Section 922(g)(8) Unconstitutional
  3. 01:53Definition of 'The People'
  4. 05:13Surety Laws as Analogues
  5. 06:45Historical Timing Problems
  6. 09:10Disarmament vs. Surety Bonds
  7. 11:20Lying on Form 4473
  8. 12:20Summary and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What federal gun control law was declared unconstitutional in Kentucky?

In Kentucky, federal law 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(8), which prohibited firearm possession for individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders, was declared unconstitutional by Judge Danny Reeves.

What is the significance of the NYSRPA v. Bruen ruling in this context?

The NYSRPA v. Bruen ruling was central to the Kentucky decision, as it affirmed the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to carry handguns publicly for self-defense, setting a precedent for challenging restrictive firearm laws.

How did the court interpret 'the people' in the Second Amendment?

The court rejected the DOJ's narrow interpretation and affirmed that 'the people' in the Second Amendment applies broadly to all Americans, not just law-abiding citizens, drawing parallels to the Fourth Amendment.

Can lying on Form 4473 still lead to charges?

Yes, the court upheld that lying on Form 4473 is an independent federal offense, meaning individuals can still face charges for providing false information during a firearm transfer, regardless of the constitutionality of the underlying prohibition.

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