Recent content by Frank Ettin

A lot of speculation with nothing to back any of it up.

Whether or not probate is required, the OP would commit a serious, federal crime if he gives a felon possession of the firearm.

Drive-by and closed.

Time is a burglar’s enemy. He wants to get in and out as quickly as possible. So, at least in large part, the longer your storage container can keep a burglar out the better. Fifteen to twenty minutes can be a very time to a burglar.

On the other hand: There is data, and there are studies, and we have a good deal of knowledge about wound physiology. What all that shows with regard to self defense could be summarized as follows: Pretty much every cartridge ever made has at times succeeded at quickly stopping an assailant...

It looks like no one wants to discuss the actual legal issues.

Exactly what in U. S. law and state law supports that contention?

Except arson, going back to Common Law roots, has been considered a particularly serious, violent crime because -- Someone could be present and thus endangered. Fighting a fire is dangerous. Fires can spread uncontrollably.

I can’t offhand pinpoint when things changed, if they even really did change; but that lethal force may not be used to protect property is addressed in Blackstone’s Commentaries on the Laws of England (published in installments from 1765 to 1769). I’ll see if I can find the exact language, but...

Hypotheticais, especially elaborate ones, are of limited value. One can construct a hypothetical to lead to whatever sorts of conclusions you want. And a small change in assumed facts can result in very different legal consequences. The place to start is understanding the law related to the...

Not really a legal discussion. Moving to General Discussion.

Wild speculation.

It’s been about ten days, but it looks like no one is interested in discussing the actual legal issues.

The decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce (No. 22–451, 2024), may be read here. Loper does not: Wht Loper does do is toss out the Chevron Doctrine, which is; Administrative agencies will continue to regulate, but such regulations can now be...

Fear not! Amazon has you covered: How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety. Now I think we can call it a day here.