So I was channel surfing this afternoon when I happened upon an episode of Judge Joe Brown in which a CCW applicant was suing his instructor for providing incorrect information.
The plaintiff claimed that when he called his instructor to sign up for the class, the instructor told him that even though the plaintiff had a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction, it would not prevent him from getting his CCW because the conviction was over 10 years old. He was suing the defendant for the cost of his class, as well as the $65 background check fee (I think he is a resident of Ohio).
Judge Joe Brown very quickly found in favor of the defendant because the plaintiff didn't bother to look up the law for himself. Also, I was very impressed with what Judge Joe Brown had to say about the case in general. He told the defendant that even though he was unable to get his CCW license, the class he took was valuable instruction that taught him "how to use his modern day teeth and claws, firearms." After dismissing the case, he said that he was very glad that this case gave him the "opportunity to pontificate on the second amendment, which he holds dear." Overall I was very impressed with Judge Joe Brown's attitude toward CCW, and its very refreshing to see a Judge (even one on TV) hold a positive view of the second amendment.
Now, I wonder what would have happened if it were Judge Judy hearing the case.
The plaintiff claimed that when he called his instructor to sign up for the class, the instructor told him that even though the plaintiff had a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction, it would not prevent him from getting his CCW because the conviction was over 10 years old. He was suing the defendant for the cost of his class, as well as the $65 background check fee (I think he is a resident of Ohio).
Judge Joe Brown very quickly found in favor of the defendant because the plaintiff didn't bother to look up the law for himself. Also, I was very impressed with what Judge Joe Brown had to say about the case in general. He told the defendant that even though he was unable to get his CCW license, the class he took was valuable instruction that taught him "how to use his modern day teeth and claws, firearms." After dismissing the case, he said that he was very glad that this case gave him the "opportunity to pontificate on the second amendment, which he holds dear." Overall I was very impressed with Judge Joe Brown's attitude toward CCW, and its very refreshing to see a Judge (even one on TV) hold a positive view of the second amendment.
Now, I wonder what would have happened if it were Judge Judy hearing the case.
statements either. C'mon guys we all watch these shows sometimes...probably just for a laugh, but we DO watch them sometimes ON PURPOSE. 
are pretty leftist in their views on such things as gun control and CCW issues. :banghead:
