Gun rights showdown – Supreme Court
case a potential big win for Second Amendment
Posted By: DVC, 11/2/2021 3:07:30 PM
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will take up arguably the oldest and most controversial right in our history. New York State Rifle Association v. Bruen is the first major gun rights case in over 10 years to come before the Supreme Court and it has the makings of a major gun rights victory. The case concerns concealed-carry restrictions that require a showing of "proper cause." Lower courts have upheld the New York law, but there are ample constitutional concerns over its vague standard, such as showing that you are "of good moral character." New York wants to exercise discretion in deciding who needs to carry guns in public
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The case concerns concealed-carry restrictions that require a showing of "proper cause." Lower courts have upheld the New York law, but there are ample constitutional concerns over its vague standard, such as showing that you are "of good moral character." New York wants to exercise discretion in deciding who needs to carry guns in public
Lindsey Graham breaks with most Republican
colleagues by supporting Biden judicial nominees 31 replies
colleagues by supporting Biden judicial nominees 31 replies
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go Brandon' T-shirt 6 replies
suspect accepts heroism award in 'let's
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I am optimistic that this case may become the basis for mandating that all states use objective criteria for CCW permits , called "shall issue", as opposed to subjective "may issue" laws.