The Veteran Gun Ban is officially DEAD

Published on February 18, 2026
Duration: 0:23

The Department of Veteran Affairs will cease adding individuals to the NICS prohibited persons list due to having a fiduciary. Secretary Collins announced efforts to remove approximately 250,000 veterans who were wrongfully placed on this list. Gun Owners of America has been actively opposing this policy since the Clinton administration.

Quick Summary

The Department of Veteran Affairs will no longer add individuals to the NICS prohibited persons list for having a fiduciary. Secretary Collins is working to remove 250,000 veterans wrongfully on the list. Gun Owners of America has fought this policy since the Clinton administration, restoring Second Amendment rights.

Chapters

  1. 00:00VA Policy Change Announced
  2. 00:00Veteran Gun Rights Restored
  3. 00:00NICS Prohibited Persons List Update
  4. 00:00Fiduciary Rule Overturned
  5. 00:17Historical Context: Clinton Administration

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the VA's new policy regarding veterans and firearm ownership?

The VA will no longer place veterans on the NICS prohibited persons list simply because they have a fiduciary. This policy change, championed by organizations like GOA, aims to restore Second Amendment rights for potentially 250,000 veterans who were wrongfully disarmed.

How long has Gun Owners of America (GOA) been fighting this issue?

Gun Owners of America has been actively opposing the fiduciary rule that led to veterans being placed on the NICS prohibited persons list since the Clinton administration, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to veteran firearm rights.

Who is Secretary Collins and what is their role in this policy change?

Secretary Collins is associated with the Department of Veteran Affairs and is reportedly working to remove approximately 250,000 veterans from the NICS prohibited persons list who were wrongfully added due to fiduciary appointments.

What is the NICS prohibited persons list?

The NICS prohibited persons list includes individuals legally barred from owning firearms. The VA's previous policy incorrectly added veterans based on fiduciary appointments, a practice now being reversed.

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