Supreme Court SHOCK: DOJ Drops Support in Gun Possession Ban Showdown!

Published on April 24, 2025
Duration: 8:39

The DOJ has dropped its support for a federal law prohibiting non-violent felons from possessing firearms, following an 8:1 Supreme Court decision and a Third Circuit ruling in Range v. Garland. This development, coupled with a new DOJ rule allowing for gun rights restoration, significantly alters the landscape for individuals seeking to regain firearm rights. The DOJ will now process restoration petitions directly, bypassing the ATF.

Quick Summary

The DOJ has dropped its support for the federal law prohibiting non-violent felons from possessing firearms, following a Supreme Court decision and a Third Circuit ruling in Range v. Garland. This, along with a new DOJ rule, significantly alters gun rights restoration processes, with the DOJ now directly handling petitions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00:00Federal Law on Felon Firearm Possession Ruled Unconstitutional
  2. 00:00:27Sponsor: Tacpack Gear Subscription
  3. 00:01:12Focus: Non-Violent Felons and Firearm Rights
  4. 00:02:18The Range Case Explained
  5. 00:03:30Third Circuit Ruling and Supreme Court Remand
  6. 00:04:41DOJ's Decision Not to Contest Supreme Court
  7. 00:05:19New DOJ Rule on Gun Rights Restoration
  8. 00:06:36Combined Impact: Shift in DOJ Policy
  9. 00:07:00Implications of the Range Case Precedent
  10. 00:07:39New Avenues for Rights Restoration
  11. 00:08:11Support the Channel: Like, Comment, Subscribe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the DOJ dropping support for the federal law prohibiting non-violent felons from possessing firearms?

The DOJ's decision, following an 8:1 Supreme Court decision and a Third Circuit ruling in Range v. Garland, means the federal law is no longer being contested at the highest level. This allows the Third Circuit's ruling, which found the law unconstitutional as applied to non-violent felons, to stand as precedent.

How does the new DOJ rule change gun rights restoration for prohibited individuals?

The new DOJ rule allows individuals not deemed dangerous to petition directly to the DOJ for gun rights restoration, a process previously stalled since 1992 due to Congressional funding restrictions on the ATF. The DOJ will now handle these petitions, bypassing the ATF.

What was the Range v. Garland case about?

The Range v. Garland case involved Brian Range, convicted of a misdemeanor for making a false statement to obtain food stamps. This conviction led to him being permanently barred from owning firearms under federal law. He sued for restoration of his rights, and the Third Circuit ruled the law unconstitutional as applied to him.

What is the impact of the DOJ not contesting the Range v. Garland ruling at the Supreme Court?

By not filing a petition for certiorari, the DOJ allows the Third Circuit's ruling to stand as precedent within that circuit. This makes it easier for individuals in the Third Circuit to challenge firearm prohibitions based on non-violent felony convictions and may influence other jurisdictions.

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