D.C. gives up on ban on carrying guns in public

[usmarine0352_2005]

Yep, we'll just continue making it so restrictive that no one besides the chosen few can exercise their Constitutional 2nd Amendment rights.




http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/1/dc-gives-ban-carrying-guns-public/

D.C. gives up on ban on carrying guns in public

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times - Wednesday, April 1, 2015


Washington, D.C., will drop its appeal of a federal court ruling that overturned the city’s ban on carrying handguns in public, Attorney General Karl Racine announced Wednesday.

City attorneys will instead focus on defending concealed-carry laws adopted by legislators in the months after U.S. District Court Judge Frederick J. Scullin Jr. declared the ban was unconstitutional.

“We need to focus our energies not on litigating old laws, but defending new ones that our leaders enacted in good faith to comply with court rulings while still protecting public safety,” Mr. Racine said.

It'll be interesting to see how Judge Scullin rules on this, "But gun owners have criticized the permitting scheme as too restrictive, citing the fact that the Metropolitan Police Department requires proof of a “good reason” why a gun owner would need to carry a firearm for protection."

 

[Ryanxia]

I hope the residents eventually get Shall Issue, and then move on to Constitutional Carry.

 

[Red Wind]

I hope the residents eventually get Shall Issue, and then move on to Constitutional Carry.

Wow, what a great thought. I just hope we're all still drawing breath when that monumental event comes to pass!

 

[swinokur]

Still awaiting a ruling from Judge Sculin on SAF's motion for a permanent injunction on the new law. And SAF has filed another suit because several plaintiffs wrere denied permits.

it ain't over by a long shot. I'm sure DC will appeal to the DC Circuit if they lose either case.

http://www.saf.org/?p=5242

 

[CoalTrain49]

It'll be interesting to see how Judge Scullin rules on this, "But gun owners have criticized the permitting scheme as too restrictive, citing the fact that the Metropolitan Police Department requires proof of a “good reason” why a gun owner would need to carry a firearm for protection."

I thought that shall issue meant that the burden of proof was on the MPD to show why the applicant shouldn't be issued a permit. At least that's how it works in most places. Oh well, I guess those folks that live there don't mind paying for all the litigation to fight shall issue. Must be an expensive place to live.

 

[swinokur]

it is very expensive but the residents don't care. they expect the govt to take care of them, including their safety.

how's that working out?

 

[MilsurpShooter]

Wow, what a great thought. I just hope we're all still drawing breath when that monumental event comes to pass!

Here's hoping. I know a few states (mine included) where you need to "Show proof on why you need it versus a regular citizen" If DC was to strike that down the others wouldn't have a leg to stand on.

 

[barnbwt]

Still awaiting a ruling from Judge Sculin on SAF's motion for a permanent injunction on the new law. And SAF has filed another suit because several plaintiffs wrere denied permits.

Maybe he'll give up just so SAF will stop piling work on his desk?

TCB

 

[oneounceload]

That's how you win - overwhelm them; aka "death by a 1000 cuts"

 

[RustyShackelford]

"Carrying guns in public." .....

I think there is a mixed message or confusion when the phrase; "carrying guns in public." is used.

Is the DC issue over open carry or concealed guns?
If the term; carrying guns in public is used, then it should be clear that it means concealed firearms.

 

[rodregier]

Current scheme sounds more like "May issue" rather than "Shall issue".

 

[mgkdrgn]

Current scheme sounds more like "May issue" rather than "Shall issue".

That's 'cause it is.

DC City Council will fight "Shall Issue" to the last taxpayer dollar, and beyond. Or ... just "zone" the only FFL in DC (that deals with the general public) out of business and resolve the "problem" that way.