Moral/Legal Dilema (Youtube video, drug user, gun)

[Joey_the_Wolf]

I was browsing videos on youtube as I normally do when I am bored, and being the firearms enthusiast that I am, I started looking for firearms related videos.
I came across this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2xlJ3k_I_4

User's Profile:
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=percocet07

IT's about some guy showing off his new Kel-tec 9mm pistol. I don't have a huge problem with it, but I didn't really like the attitude towards firearms he took (seemed a bit juvenile and irresponsible regarding his gun and gun ownership, and it's that kind of attitude that makes young gun owners like me look bad). What really bothered me was when I checked his youtube profile and learned that he is apparently an opiates addict/ in recovery for opiate addiction. He speaks alot about this in his videos. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it illegal to possess firearms if you are an addict? He lives in Ohio and this is what the law says there:

Ohio law prohibits possession of a firearm by a person who is a fugitive from justice; under indictment for or convicted of any felony offense of violence; adjudicated as a delinquent child for an offense that if committed by an adult would have been a felony offense of violence; under indictment for or convicted of any offense involving possession or sale of drugs; adjudicated as a delinquent child for an offense that if committed by an adult would have been an offense involving possession or sale of drugs;drug dependent; a chronic alcoholic; or under adjudication of mental incompetence . It is illegal to transfer a firearm to a prohibited person. A handgun cannot be transferred to or purchased by a person under 21 years of age and a firearm cannot be transferred to or purchased by a person under 18 years of age, except in limited circumstances.

I really don't want to turn him in. He seems like despite his problems, he is a good guy and actively trying to overcome his issues. In short, he doesn't seem like a scumbag or a bad person, he just seems like someone who made mistakes and is trying to overcome them, and that is something that I think is worth of respect. HOWEVER, this guy could probably get into a world of trouble if the law found out about his firearms ownership, so I was thinking of sending him a message telling him to delete his video, and list the reasons why. I'm kinda torn here. I hate to see a guy who obviously has addiction problems with access to firearms, but I would also hate to get someone in trouble who is also openly talking about getting back on the right track and getting over his addiction. I also don't like to pry into other people's personal business...

What would you do (if anything) in a situation like this?

 

[hnk45acp]

First off he may be a recovering addict but was he ever convicted of using, selling, posession? It seems to a thought crime type of thing here as you don't know for sure. Second you can say do anything online, but does it make it true? Leave Law Enforcement to those that get paid for doing it.

 

[ArmedBear]

I also don't like to pry into other people's personal business...

Like hell you don't.

 

[RP88]

he could have voluntarily signed up without legal intervention. I knew someone addicted to meth who voluntarily went in for treatment (no charges or legal intervention) and is the legal owner of a .357.

Perhaps the fact that he voluntarily committed himself doesnt count, since that could mean that there was no legal evidence that he was ever an addict to begin with. Therefore, there is no legal declaration of his addiction or dependency, thus no proof that he violates the law. He could just be going because his friends go, or because he wanted to know what its like.

 

[average_shooter]

If the guy is smart and responsible enough to recognize his addiction and voluntarily seek treatment then I don't see a problem.

And IIRC the 4473 asks if you are a current user of illicit drugs, doesn't it? I mean, just because my father smoked a doobie back in the sixties doesn't mean he's incapable of owning or operating a firearm.

 

[Joey_the_Wolf]

You may be right. I guess I'll stay out of it, although I still don't think it's a good idea to post "I am an addict" at the top of your profile description, and then post a gun video. The whole thing looks pretty iffy.

 

[Art Eatman]

No offense, but this is more of a "Should I get involved?" than any discussion of legal issues.