Posted on 09/18/2015 10:59:15 AM PDT by jazusamo
A federal appeals court has struck down as unconstitutional some of the District’s handgun registration laws, including requirements that gun owners re-register firearms every three years and are limited to registering only one pistol per month.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District ruled 2-1 on the case Friday, upholding some portions of the city’s gun laws but striking others because the District failed to prove that the requirements promoted public safety.
Among the provisions that the appeals court struck down Friday was a requirement that registrants bring their firearms with them to MPD headquarters to be inspected and registered by police noting that the District had offered no “substantial evidence” that the requirement enhances public safety.
“On the contrary, common sense suggests that bringing firearms to the MPD would more likely be a threat to public safety; as Heller maintains, there is a”risk that the gun may be stolen en route or that the [would-be registrant] may be arrested or even shot by a police officer seeing a ‘man with a gun,’” wrote U.S. District Judge Douglas Ginsburg in his opinion.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
Judge should clarify that the order is immediate with no exceptions our qualifications, that if any infringements are reported the issue will be adjudicated next day and if found culpable contempt-of-court will be imposed and punished within the hour upon all parties identified, mayor included.
I have a dream...
Where in the Second Admentment does it say Cities or States can create laws, rules or statutes addressing gun ownership? What happened to Rule of Law? Which Washington DC official will go to jail?
They are going put up as many barriers in your way as they can get away with.
To them The Constitution only applies when they want to kick you in the teeth. When it is in your favor they have never heard of it.
The British Burned down Washington, DC, in 1814.
Judges should read the US Constitution.
Last time I heard, Washington DC was part of USA
“the right of the public to keep and bear arms SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED”
period.
“public safety” was and IS not a proper question or test
There is NO TEST, no lawful restriction, period.
Judges are sworn to uphold and obey the constitution of this country, darnit!
While the appeals court correctly strikes down 4 D.C. registration requirements, it incorrectly allows six others to stand.
The Court, in direct contravention of Heller, uses a “balancing test” approach to the registration requirements, actually weighted toway the “rational basis” test.
It remains to be seen if either party will appeal.
Article I section 8: "The Congress shall have the power...To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States..."
This is a Congress problem. Congress should simply pass two laws: First, all State-issued CCW permits are valid in DC, Second, DC residents may apply for CCW in any State.
Problem solved.
Agreed.
D.C. is pathetic, they’re like a ticked off teenager. If they can’t have their way they’ll make it just as difficult as they can and drag it out as long as they can to see what they may get away with.
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