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Originally Posted by OuTcAsT
I can agree with the constitutional objection, it would seem to fly in the face of State powers. But, much like the proverbial knocked-up girlfriend, we cannot "unscrew" this situation.
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There's always a "but," isn't there?
See Brown v. Board of Education, for one example of that "unscrew." There are others.
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Originally Posted by OuTcAsT
This is an excellent point, and, while I would not advocate this If the LEOSA were ever challenged on constitutional grounds, with the flimsy foundation it is on, it could likely be rescinded by the courts.
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No politician is really going to press this point.
If it ever is put under a judicial microscope, it will come from a police chief or sheriff who is already in a jurisdiction that has no concealed permits and simply wants to take back control of his own officers.
You will note that there was no congressional finding that subverting State and Local laws, was linked to
any congressional authority. It merely added to section 921 of Title 18 USC.