While the United states Armed Forces (private mercenaries) are in Vietnam, “united in determination to take all necessary measures in support of freedom,” the supreme court, of the corporate United states, hands down Haynes v. United states: It is a violation of Article V of Amendment to compel convicted felons from registering firearms as such an admission would be tantamount to bearing witness against oneself—hence the only U.s. subject/enemy/citizens affected by gun control statutes are those who obey them.

       [added 6/19/2025]