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Are laws that prohibit felons from owning or possessing guns constitutional? The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution clearly states, "The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." Yet, there are many laws in place that restrict felons' rights to own firearms. In our latest episode of Talks on Law, we seek to unravel this apparent contradiction with the aid of Pepperdine Law School's Constitutional Law scholar, Professor Jake Charles.

In this engaging and insightful discussion, Professor Charles sheds light on the meaning of the phrase, "the right of the people" in the Second Amendment. He explains the two main theories that legal scholars use in determining whether felons can be excluded from "the right of the people" – the Civic Virtue Theory and the Dangerousness Rationale. He also delves into the historical context, which raises provocative questions about the intent and application of the Second Amendment after the controversial Supreme Court case NYRPA v. Bruen.

From the legal intricacies of the Supreme Court's rulings to the implications of the laws at the time of the Constitution's ratification, Professor Charles' insightful analysis presents a nuanced view of a complex and controversial issue. Whether you are a legal scholar, a student of history, or simply interested in the underpinnings of American law, this interview provides a rich and thought-provoking exploration of felony gun laws and the Second Amendment.

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0:00 Felon-in-Possession Gun Bans
1:05 “The People” under the Second Amendment
1:26 Legal Theories Permitting Felon Possession Bans
4:19 Felony Possession under the Text, History, and Traditions Test
5:46 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) - Possession of Guns by Convicted Felons
7:11 Post-Bruen Challenges to Felon Bans
10:01 18 U.S.C. § 922(n) - Guns Bans under Federal Indictment