9th Circuit strikes down restrictive concealed-carry laws in California

[fan_since79]

Huge victory for 2nd Amendment advocates.

 

A person in California does not have to jump through hoops anymore to obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon. He/she simply needs to state that they want to defend themselves, and show good moral character. Big surprise, coming from the liberal 9th Circuit.

 

http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_25134832/?source=redbar

 

 

[fan_since79]

More analysis here, from the San Francisco Chronicle. Lots of comments...many of the locals are not happy with this ruling:

 

http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Court-strikes-California-law-limiting-concealed-5232386.php

[Jason]

This is very surprising but as a 2nd amendment supporter I think this is good news. 

[mp170.6]

San Diego will likely appeal requesting an en banc hearing (before the full 9th Circus Court).  Today's decision was by a three judge panel voting 2-1. 

[fan_since79]

Even if the full Circus rules otherwise, the issue will likely proceed to the U.S. Supreme Court. 

[Tank]

He/she simply needs to state that they want to defend themselves, and show good moral character.

So how exactly does a person show good moral character? What are they going to be looking for in evaluating applicants?

[Blarg]

No tear drop tattoos.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

FBI rap sheet with less than ten pages.

[Jason]

So how exactly does a person show good moral character? What are they going to be looking for in evaluating applicants?

Local cities and counties just do background checks on those applying. Moral character is a silly term to use.

[fan_since79]

It's an old-fashioned term, relevant back in the day when people actually had good moral character.

 

 

Sorry, I'm a bit pessimistic about things right now...

[arch stanton]

I'm definitely on board with the 2nd amendment but in my mind the idea that you want to carry a concealed weapon says more about your moral character than anything that can be found in a background check. And I see no reason to ask permission. It's either legal or it's not.

[LBHalos17]

I'm definitely on board with the 2nd amendment but in my mind the idea that you want to carry a concealed weapon says more about your moral character than anything that can be found in a background check. And I see no reason to ask permission. It's either legal or it's not.

This idea is in-line with the ideal of the 2nd Amendment, but I think there needs to be check-and-balances in this day and age.  Allowing everyone to carry anything is a recipe for disaster that would set us back to Old West times.

 

There are many points to ponder, when someone has to draw their legally-carried weapon for self-defense.  First and foremost is that we have given citizens power to Police us.  When these Officers arrive, will they be able to distinguish the good-guy from the bad?

 

That said, I'm still shocked at this ruling from the 9th Circus.  It's a step in the right direction, but I believe this is going to a higher court.

[HaloMagic]

When these Officers arrive, will they be able to distinguish the good-guy from the bad?

It doesn't appear that they can do that now.

[Count Orlok]

Activist judges!

[arch stanton]

This idea is in-line with the ideal of the 2nd Amendment, but I think there needs to be check-and-balances in this day and age. Allowing everyone to carry anything is a recipe for disaster that would set us back to Old West times.

There are many points to ponder, when someone has to draw their legally-carried weapon for self-defense. First and foremost is that we have given citizens power to Police us. When these Officers arrive, will they be able to distinguish the good-guy from the bad?

That said, I'm still shocked at this ruling from the 9th Circus. It's a step in the right direction, but I believe this is going to a higher court.

[arch stanton]

Iwas referring specifically to concealed carry. If it's legal for me to carry a gun, which the 2nd amendment says it is, I'm not looking to ask permission to put it in my pocket.

[Adam]

So mexicans are out?

[Tank]

The more people can carry, the most george zimmermans and loud music shooting incidents you're going to have.

[arch stanton]

Both of whom knew that the other person wasn't carrying.

[LBHalos17]

Iwas referring specifically to concealed carry. If it's legal for me to carry a gun, which the 2nd amendment says it is, I'm not looking to ask permission to put it in my pocket.

I get you; the @nd Amendment doesn't care how or what you carry.

[LBHalos17]

It doesn't appear that they can do that now.

Get back to work; those beans won't count themselves.

[HaloMagic]

The fact that I can count is why I never had to become a cop.

[St1ck]

Get back to work; those beans won't count themselves.

HaloMagic works in agriculture?

[Tank]

HaloMagic works in agriculture?

 

he works for a giant beanstalk conglomerate.

[Adam]

I celebrate when we get to keep our rights, but I get nervous when I see the people on facebook, who probably shouldn't have guns but do, posting pics of their glocks and beers