In this interview on ALLATRA TV, Dick Heller — a U.S. military veteran, retired police officer, and the man whose name became synonymous with one of the most important constitutional decisions in American history — discusses his life, his work, and the case that helped reshape constitutional law in the United States.
Dick Heller is the Founder and Executive Director of the Heller Foundation, an organization dedicated to education, constitutional awareness, and the protection of civil liberties.
He was the plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. Heller, which restored and affirmed the individual Second Amendment right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms in Washington, D.C.
What began as a deeply personal effort to legally defend his own home ultimately led to one of the most consequential Supreme Court rulings in modern American history.
The conversation explores:
• How a single citizen’s lawsuit led to a historic Supreme Court ruling
• What freedom truly means — not just in theory, but in everyday life
• How propaganda and psychological influence have evolved over time
• Security in churches, schools, and universities, along with public safety and civic responsibility
This is a thoughtful and serious discussion about freedom, responsibility, and the courage required to defend constitutional principles in the modern world.