Joey_the_Wolf
Member
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:
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?
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?