In a 2-1 decision, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled that by requiring citizens to prove “good cause” — rather than just the right to self-defense — in order to obtain a concealed weapons permit, San Diego County is in direct violation of the U.S. Constitution. If the decision stands, the permit system for the entire state of California would be invalidated, the Washington Post reports.
California state law also requires gun owners who apply for a concealed weapons permit to show “good cause” as to why they want to carry a firearm. The permit process would still be left up to individual cities and counties if the ruling holds.
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This ruling should help us in Maryland, as we have the very same unconstitutional law that needs to be overturned.
ReplyDeleteFurther increasing the chances that the Supreme Court will take on the issue, O’Scannlain disagreed with federal appeals courts that have upheld nearly identical laws in left-leaning states like New York, New Jersey and Maryland, SFGate reports. The high court generally tackled issues when there is a significant split among appellate circuits, as there is in this case.
ReplyDeleteWhat's more of an Obama fair share then all law abiding citizens carrying a concealed firearm?
ReplyDeleteDid any of our politicians ever give thought to the fact that the economy could possibly improve if law abiding citizens were able to carry guns? Shopping and entertainment hours are generally cut short due to fear of being assaulted/robbed after dark.
ReplyDelete"Good Cause" should be protect you and your family from bodily harm ... PERIOD and this should be "understood"
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