Veterans Affairs policy on reporting veterans to NICS for being unable to manage finances
The House votes on a bill to divest or ban TikTok. The VA policy of reporting veterans to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for being unable to manage finances is criticized. Gun Owners of America opposes the policy, saying it has disarmed 250,000 Americans. The White House endorses the larger omnibus bill but criticizes the provision regarding veterans and firearms.
Key Points
- Gun Owners of America opposes the policy, stating it has disarmed 250,000 Americans
- White House criticizes the provision in the bill regarding veterans and firearms
Pros
- Aims to keep guns out of the hands of those deemed unable to manage their finances
Cons
- Criticism that the policy stigmatizes mental health and may deter veterans from seeking care