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State News & Gun News => NRA & National Gun News => Topic started by: groundgrid on May 19, 2015, 02:43:45 AM

Title: BREAKING: Washington, D.C. “May Issue” Handgun Carry License Law is Unconstituti
Post by: groundgrid on May 19, 2015, 02:43:45 AM

An injunction has been issued against the District essentially invalidating their "good cause" requirement for obtaining a concealed carry permit.

Link to additional information:

https://www.firearmspolicy.org/

We can all hope that MD & NJ will be next.

Title: Washington, D.C. “May Issue” Handgun Carry License Law is Unconstituti
Post by: SturmRugerSR9 on May 19, 2015, 12:49:39 PM

Could this set a precedence for Delaware, also a "may issue" state?

Title: Re: BREAKING: Washington, D.C. “May Issue” Handgun Carry License Law is Unconstituti
Post by: Clarence on May 19, 2015, 02:01:28 PM

Delaware probably would not be affected unless a court case with an egregious denial came up.  I think that the only thing that might be fought in court would be the 5 character references from the county might be looked at as discriminatory.  

As for the DC case,   Unfortunately This will probably not be upheld by the full  federal district court if DC appeals.  Might have to be settled by the U.S. Supreme courts. 

There is also a chance that congress will get involved and force DC to allow carry.
IANAL

Title: Re: BREAKING: Washington, D.C. “May Issue” Handgun Carry License Law is Unconstituti
Post by: groundgrid on May 19, 2015, 08:34:55 PM

Does anyone know a DC certified instructor?

Might be time to get a course together in the local area.

Also, the difference with DE is that they don't say no very often.
However, this case should dissuade our local, not so bright lawmakers from getting any ideas.

Title: Re: BREAKING: Washington, D.C. “May Issue” Handgun Carry License Law is Unconstituti
Post by: Clarence on May 20, 2015, 01:27:15 AM

Now would be the time to get DC if you were so inclined.  Not sure what hoops you have to jump through, but the portion of the law that says you have a reason based on a threat is off the table now. Any other restrictions are still valid. 

Wouldn't be surprised if DC didn't very quickly come up with something else real quick.

Title: Re: BREAKING: Washington, D.C. “May Issue” Handgun Carry License Law is Unconstituti
Post by: Paladin4CA on June 30, 2015, 05:41:43 PM

A 3-judge panel withdrew the Preliminary Injunction, so D.C.'s "May Issue" law is back in effect.

Oral arguments for a trial on the merits will take place soon after briefs are due (Sept 24th).

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/federal-appeals-court-lets-new-dc-gun-law-stand-pending-final-ruling/2015/06/29/3aa1bd2a-1e78-11e5-bf41-c23f5d3face1_story.html