Licensed handgun carry now legal in District of Columbia: Palmer v. DC

[M14 Shooter]

On Saturday afternoon, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled unconstitutional the District’s absolute prohibition on the carrying of handguns outside the home for lawful self-defense, in the case of http://alangura.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/DCT_OPINION.pdf

D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy Lanier has approved an order which allows District residents to carry a handgun IF AND ONLY IF the handgun has been properly registered with the District Police, pursuant to the District’s handgun registration ordinance.

What about non-residents? According to the Post article, “Lanier’s instructions to police also said that residents of other jurisdictions without felony records would not be charged under the ban on carrying pistols.”

Licensed handgun carry now legal in District of Columbia: Palmer v. DC - The Washington Post

Until DC passes a concealed carry permit system, concealed carry w/o a permit is now legal for anyone who can legally own a gun.

Another loss for the anti-gun loons.

 

[martybegan]

On Saturday afternoon, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled unconstitutional the District’s absolute prohibition on the carrying of handguns outside the home for lawful self-defense, in the case of http://alangura.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/DCT_OPINION.pdf

D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy Lanier has approved an order which allows District residents to carry a handgun IF AND ONLY IF the handgun has been properly registered with the District Police, pursuant to the District’s handgun registration ordinance.

What about non-residents? According to the Post article, “Lanier’s instructions to police also said that residents of other jurisdictions without felony records would not be charged under the ban on carrying pistols.”

Licensed handgun carry now legal in District of Columbia: Palmer v. DC - The Washington Post

Until DC passes a concealed carry permit system, concealed carry w/o a permit is now legal for anyone who can legally own a gun.

Another loss for the anti-gun loons.

They got a 90 day stay:

Judge puts D.C. handgun ruling on hold - The Washington Post

A federal judge on Tuesday delayed a ruling overturning the District’s long-standing ban on carrying handguns in public, once again making it illegal to have firearms on city streets.

Authorities have 90 days to decide whether to rewrite the law to conform with the court ruling. The District could also appeal the judge’s decision. Mayor Vincent C. Gray (D) said that officials are still deciding on a strategy but that an announcement would be made “in a matter of days.”

 

[M14 Shooter]

On Saturday afternoon, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled unconstitutional the District’s absolute prohibition on the carrying of handguns outside the home for lawful self-defense, in the case of http://alangura.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/DCT_OPINION.pdf

D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy Lanier has approved an order which allows District residents to carry a handgun IF AND ONLY IF the handgun has been properly registered with the District Police, pursuant to the District’s handgun registration ordinance.

What about non-residents? According to the Post article, “Lanier’s instructions to police also said that residents of other jurisdictions without felony records would not be charged under the ban on carrying pistols.”

Licensed handgun carry now legal in District of Columbia: Palmer v. DC - The Washington Post

Until DC passes a concealed carry permit system, concealed carry w/o a permit is now legal for anyone who can legally own a gun.

Another loss for the anti-gun loons.

They got a 90 day stay:

Judge puts D.C. handgun ruling on hold - The Washington Post

A federal judge on Tuesday delayed a ruling overturning the District’s long-standing ban on carrying handguns in public, once again making it illegal to have firearms on city streets.

Authorities have 90 days to decide whether to rewrite the law to conform with the court ruling. The District could also appeal the judge’s decision. Mayor Vincent C. Gray (D) said that officials are still deciding on a strategy but that an announcement would be made “in a matter of days.”

Not a surprise.

 

[Mad Scientist]

Even the Judge has his doubts about Appeal.

The judge said Tuesday that he would consider arguments next month about whether to extend the stay pending an appeal. But Scullin cast doubt on the prospect of District officials winning a longer delay, writing that “the court is not convinced that defendants will be able to demonstrate a likelihood of success on the merits to warrant such a stay.” He set a deadline of Oct. 22 for the council to decide whether to enact new legislation “consistent with the court’s ruling.”

 

[M14 Shooter]

Even the Judge has his doubts about Appeal.

The judge said Tuesday that he would consider arguments next month about whether to extend the stay pending an appeal. But Scullin cast doubt on the prospect of District officials winning a longer delay, writing that “the court is not convinced that defendants will be able to demonstrate a likelihood of success on the merits to warrant such a stay.” He set a deadline of Oct. 22 for the council to decide whether to enact new legislation “consistent with the court’s ruling.”

Heller is strong with this one.

 

[martybegan]

Even the Judge has his doubts about Appeal.

The judge said Tuesday that he would consider arguments next month about whether to extend the stay pending an appeal. But Scullin cast doubt on the prospect of District officials winning a longer delay, writing that “the court is not convinced that defendants will be able to demonstrate a likelihood of success on the merits to warrant such a stay.” He set a deadline of Oct. 22 for the council to decide whether to enact new legislation “consistent with the court’s ruling.”

Heller is strong with this one.

We need a decision that removes the ability of PD's from making arbitrary rules for who can get a carry permit. For example in Maryland and NYC you have to give a reason why you need a permit. Something that arbitrary should not be allowed as it is a vague reason to deny a person their rights.

The burden should be on the State to prove why you cannot have a permit, not the other way around.

 

[M14 Shooter]

Even the Judge has his doubts about Appeal.

Heller is strong with this one.

We need a decision that removes the ability of PD's from making arbitrary rules for who can get a carry permit. For example in Maryland and NYC you have to give a reason why you need a permit. Something that arbitrary should not be allowed as it is a vague reason to deny a person their rights.

The burden should be on the State to prove why you cannot have a permit, not the other way around.

Without question. No one needs to justify the exercise of their rights to anyone.