GunStuff TV is proud to bring you another must-watch episode featuring Kostas Moros, Director of Legal Research and Education for the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF). In this timely discussion, originally aired on June 25, 2026, Kostas breaks down two major recent Supreme Court rulings that reinforce our constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
The "Vampire Rule" and Founding-Era Wisdom
The episode title cleverly nods to a key theme in one of the cases: the idea that certain restrictions on gun rights only apply under very narrow, extreme conditions — much like how vampires are only vulnerable under specific circumstances (sunlight, stakes, etc.). The Founding Fathers understood self-defense as a fundamental right, and modern courts are increasingly aligning with that original understanding.
Key Cases Discussed
1. United States v. Hemani (Decided June 18, 2026) In a unanimous 9-0 decision authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch, the Supreme Court held that the federal ban on firearm possession by "unlawful users" of controlled substances (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3)) is unconstitutional as applied to someone like Ali Hemani — a marijuana user who was not actively intoxicated or demonstrating dangerousness at the time of possession.
- The Court emphasized that historical analogues for disarmament were limited to those whose habitual, extreme intoxicant use rendered them incapacitated or a clear danger.
- This ruling protects law-abiding citizens who use substances like marijuana (legal in many states) from automatic federal disarmament without proof of contemporaneous impairment.
- Concurring opinions reinforced the limits of such categorical bans under the Second Amendment.
2. Wolford v. Lopez This case challenges Hawaii’s restrictions on concealed carry, particularly the requirement for express permission from property owners to carry on private property open to the public (e.g., stores, restaurants). The decision addresses whether such laws impermissibly burden the right to bear arms in public spaces consistent with historical traditions.
Kostas provides expert insight into the arguments, historical context, and implications for gun owners nationwide, especially in light of Bruen’s history-and-tradition test.
Why This Matters for Gun Owners
These rulings represent significant wins for the Second Amendment:
- They push back against overly broad, categorical restrictions.
- They affirm that the right to keep and bear arms isn’t a “second-class right.”
- They provide clarity and stronger legal footing for challenges to similar laws across the country.
Kostas Moros, with his deep experience litigating 2A cases and authoring amicus briefs, delivers clear, actionable analysis that every shooter, concealed carrier, and 2A supporter should hear.
Watch the Full Episode
Head over to our Vimeo page to watch the complete interview: What Do Vampires and the Founding Fathers Have in Common?
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