Second Amendment groups applauded for slamming Hunter Biden's verdict in gun trial as 'unconstitutional'

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE: Following the conviction of Hunter Biden on all charges in Special Counsel David Weiss' federal gun case against the First Son, Second Amendment advocacy groups have claimed that the law used to convict the 54-year-old is unconstitutional.

These same groups strongly oppose President Joe Biden's stance on gun control, but they are not necessarily rushing to Hunter's defense.

Erich Pratt, the senior vice president of Gun Owners of America claimed, "Joe Biden has done everything in his power to weaponize his administration against guns, gun owners, and dealers, and it's incredibly ironic to now see his son caught up in these efforts.”

"Gun Owners of America believes the underlying law is unconstitutionally broad, but so long as it remains on the books, Hunter deserved no special treatment or mercy," Pratt said in his statement to Fox News Digital.

What did prosecutors and legal experts say regarding Hunter Biden’s guilty verdict in federal gun case?  

According to prosecutors, Hunter Biden falsely stated on a federal firearm form, namely, ATF Form 4473, in October 2018, when he checked "No" in response to a question regarding whether he is an unlawful user of a firearm or addicted to controlled substances.

Hunter had bought the gun from ‘StarQuest Shooters & Survival Supply’ store in Wilmington, Delaware.

During Hunter Biden's federal gun trial, which spanned approximately six and a half days, poignant testimony was given by Biden family members including his daughter Naomi Biden, ex-wife Kathleen Buhle, and his then-sister-in-law and later girlfriend Hallie Biden.

They detailed his struggle with drug addiction at the time he acquired the gun.

After the weeklong trial at the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building, a jury found him guilty on all charges.

Mike McCoy, a former federal prosecutor and Second Amendment attorney for the Mountain States Legal Foundation, described the evidence against Hunter Biden as "overwhelming."

"The prosecution was masterful in how they presented it to the jury — as evidenced by the fact that it only took three hours for them to reach a verdict," McCoy told the aforementioned outlet. "While some might question the validity of the gun law used to prosecute Biden, given the current administration's disdain for the Second Amendment and their efforts to take guns out of the hands of law-abiding citizens, I suspect most gun owners won't lose any sleep over this particular conviction." 

Despite this, a group has expressed their willingness to support Hunter Biden in challenging his conviction.

On Tuesday, June 11, the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) reiterated their offer, which was initially put forward by them last year, to legally represent the son of President Joe Biden in contesting the law used to convict him on constitutional grounds.

FPC President Brandon Combs stated, "Countless lives are destroyed every year under the federal government’s unconstitutional and immoral regulations. We proudly work to eliminate these laws and create a free world. Just as we have in many other cases, we stand ready to assist Mr. Biden in his challenge of federal gun laws.”

Hunter Biden faces a potential maximum prison sentence of 25 years for the three charges, with each count also carrying a maximum fine of $250,000 and three years of supervised release.

It is worth noting that Hunter Biden is a first-time offender, diminishing the probability of him facing the maximum penalties when his sentencing occurs at a later date.

Internet in agreement with Second Amendment groups for slamming Hunter Biden's guilty verdict in federal gun trial as 'unconstitutional'

One X user remarked, "Gun rights groups and Hunter on the same side? Now I've seen it all!"

Another user argued, "It truly was unconstitutional can’t prove he was under the influence unless they had a drug test submitted at that time to which you know they don’t!"

Another user said, "IF the law turns out to be unconstitutional then Hunter has to be acquitted!"

One X user wrote, "I think it probably is unconstitutional honestly. He did lie on the form which I think is the actual crime… but I don’t think he should be stopped from buying a gun because of drugs."

Another user claimed, "Yes the NRA said it was unconstitutional."

Finally, this user tweeted, "All gun laws are unconstitutional."

 

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