The Best Second Amendment News You're Going to Hear All Week

Published on February 18, 2026
Duration: 7:41

This video from Washington Gun Law TV, hosted by William Kirk, discusses a significant positive development for Second Amendment rights. The Department of Justice and the VA have announced an end to the practice of reporting veterans to the NICS system solely due to needing a fiduciary for their finances. This policy, in place since the Clinton administration, administratively disarmed thousands of veterans without proper due process. The announcement includes ceasing future reporting and expunging past records, a move praised as correcting a decades-old wrong and ensuring veterans receive the same constitutional rights as all Americans.

Quick Summary

The Department of Justice and the VA have ended a policy that administratively disarmed veterans by reporting them to the NICS system solely for needing a fiduciary. This change, effective immediately, will cease future reporting and expunge past records, restoring Second Amendment rights for thousands of veterans who were previously deprived of them without due process.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Good News for Second Amendment
  2. 00:48The Problem: VA Policy and NICS Reporting
  3. 01:00Regulation 27 CFR 478.11a Explained
  4. 01:32Fiduciary Management and Disarmament
  5. 02:10Previous Legislative Attempts
  6. 02:25DOJ and VA Announce Policy Change
  7. 02:53VA Press Release Highlights
  8. 03:35VA Acknowledges Lack of Due Process
  9. 04:13Stopping Future Reporting
  10. 04:16Expunging Past Records from NICS
  11. 04:50VA Secretary Doug Collins' Statement
  12. 05:33Acknowledging Key Advocates
  13. 05:45Credit to Ryan Fluger (NAGR)
  14. 06:03Tribute to Mike Hammond (GOA)
  15. 06:28Immediate Impact for Veterans
  16. 06:44Link to VA Press Release
  17. 07:02Contact Washington Gun Law
  18. 07:13Subscribe to Newsletter
  19. 07:23Conclusion: Responsible Gun Ownership

Frequently Asked Questions

What policy change has been announced regarding veterans and firearm ownership?

The Department of Justice and the VA have announced that veterans will no longer be reported to the NICS system as prohibited persons solely because they need a fiduciary to manage their finances. This policy change aims to restore Second Amendment rights for thousands of veterans.

What was the previous VA policy that affected veterans' gun rights?

For decades, a VA policy allowed the agency to administratively disarm veterans by reporting them to the NICS system if a fiduciary was appointed to manage their finances, often without a judicial determination of risk.

Will past cases of veterans being disarmed under the old policy be addressed?

Yes, the announcement includes a commitment to go back into the NICS system and remove all past VA reporting related to the fiduciary program, aiming to undo the wrongs done to veterans who were unfairly disarmed.

Who are some key individuals credited with advocating for this policy change?

William Kirk credits Ryan Fluger of the National Association for Gun Rights for his persistent advocacy. He also pays tribute to the late Mike Hammond of Gun Owners of America for his significant passion and work on this issue.

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