Second Circuit - The War on Guns

They’ll Know It When They See It?

“We recognize that ‘good moral character’ is a spongy concept susceptible to abuse.” [More]

Like the definition of “pornography“? Or “woman“?

I wonder if a Second Amendment advocate who believes it is a bulwark against domestic tyranny could be disqualified…

And if that would be sufficient to bring a libel suit…

Inferior Court

So the Second Circuit essentially just passed along a hoax.

[Via Jess]

Above the Law

THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS! 🤯

The 2nd Circuit repeatedly claims it doesn’t need to follow Bruen and the Supreme Court’s precedent was limited only to THAT decision, because of Bruen’s alleged “exceptional nature.” https://t.co/ZK2GzZHlzf
— Gun Owners of America (@GunOwners) December 8, 2023

So much for “the supreme Law of the Land”…

Two Down, Eight to Go

Reversal is urgent because the Second Circuit’s opinion threatens basic First Amendment rights at a time when the First Amendment is under widespread attack. [More]

That’s what happens when tyrants have conditioned themselves to ignore the Second Amendment with impunity.

[Via Michael G]

A New York State of Mind

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York City heard an argument in 5 Second Amendment/gun rights cases. The three judge panel heard arguments for over 2 hours before recessing. Mark Smith breaks down where he thinks the Second Circuit is going based on the composition of this panel and the questions asked during the argument. [Watch]

The old farts will act like ones and these will need to be kicked up the ladder.

[Via Jess]

Just Like the Founders Intended

A federal appeals court on Monday allowed New York to restrict the carrying of firearms on private property under a new law adopted in wake of a major U.S. Supreme Court ruling that expanded gun rights. [More]

Here ’tis.

Sack is a Clintonista and Wesley was appointed by Dubya, but Bianco was a Trump nominee.

We haven’t heard the last of this, but the first of it is ludicrous, offensive and intolerable.

[Via Jess]

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