Can't much hurt to try, right?
SS, thank you for the first thoughtful response: I'm shocked at how many of our mutual friends want me to "Go ahead--we'll watch."
Seriously, I wonder how and when my questions will be answered.
TC
PS: I'm writing the rest of you guys out of my will.
Hopefully your questions are answered in successive legal wins against the district and other restrictive locales!
You bring up a good point here-I wonder how many people are going to earn themselves gun crime convictions because of what their friends told them about the new rules...."I'm sorry Officer, I thought it was my right!"
But what is the real-world significance of Heller?
NADA.
A smart FFL should take up residence in DC
I would think they'd have to have a local business license from the City to actually operate.
That wasn't directly covered in Heller.
However, the DC Court of Appeals was on Heller's side, and the lower court just got its ass handed to it twice, so a challenge to the lack of FFL as a practical part of making the ruling work won't (shouldn't anyway) have to go all the way to the Supremes again.
Not sure how many handguns that could become legal there actually are in the District.
The practical application of the ruling should be fun to watch. At least the VCDL is right there to get out the straight skinny.
A smart FFL should take up residence in DC
I would think they'd have to have a local business license from the City to actually operate.
That wasn't directly covered in Heller.
However, the DC Court of Appeals was on Heller's side, and the lower court just got its ass handed to it
twice, so a challenge to the lack of FFL as a practical part of making the ruling work won't (shouldn't anyway) have to go all the way to the Supremes again.
Not sure how many handguns that could become legal there actually are in the District.
The practical application of the ruling should be fun to watch. At least the VCDL is right there to get out the straight skinny.
The ticket is that we have an individual right now recognized-it means the government has to do a whole lot more justifying of everything that effectively deprives us of the right.
Excellent turn of events here.
The sad part is that of all the cities in the nation, D.C. probably has one of the highest proportions of its population that won't be able to register a gun under any circumstances.
I recognize the likelihood that any of these actions tomorrow, if discovered, would result in a takedown and hassle. Yep. If not shot. Give it 2-6 months before trying.
"I wouldn't."
By that time, I anticipate some other -- even if temporary -- means to restrict, until such time as the SCOTUS is packed with appropriate-types.
Sum impact? NADA.
I heard Fenty on the news tonight say the ruling ONLY allowed a gun in the house, it did not permit carrying of any kind.
Question is, how will folks get their shiny new guns home?
Also, I wonder who'll be the first to get an FFL for DC.
Chris
four interesting notes:
fenty says they will not allow carry, as the ruling only pertains to in home possesion, but he wants individuals to bring their gun to the police station for registering.
the second is that it will only be a matter of time before people will challenge that our individual rights do not stop at the front stoop, and will be allowed to carry.
fenty also feels that the ruling of common arms does not apply to auto or semi-auto handguns.
fenty also kept repeating the catch phrase, "more handguns equals more handgun violence". does this pertain to the police as well? can't self defence also be construed as "violence"?
SS, thank you for the first thoughtful response: I'm shocked at how many of our mutual friends want me to "Go ahead--we'll watch."
And we'll hold your beer for you !!!
And if anyone gives you a problem, tell 'em fistful said it was OK.....