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Old August 23, 2014, 07:48 AM   #126
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Them boys only have like three days left before the appeal window is up, hope they can get their ducks in a row in time to get the paperwork in... I also hope those folks have actually been working on their case, half these anti-gun litigators sound like they made up their argument the night before when they get in front of the judges and start talking about muskets and guns being home-bound

"Then he goes on to say the city just asked the court for 6 more months to rewrite it's gun laws. Why would they do this if He is going to appeal?"
Probably just keeping his options open in case the appeal is denied, or something causes the actual authority to not kick it up the chain.

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Old August 23, 2014, 11:30 AM   #127
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Sounds like they're trying the IL tactic--delay, delay, delay.
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Old August 23, 2014, 12:20 PM   #128
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Self Defense has to be sufficient reason for obtaining a permit by law-abiding citizens, see the 1st underlined section. If DC tries to craft a may-issue scheme ala MD/NJ/MA/NY, I would imagine some swift action will be taken under the District ruling without having to start a new case. Just my .02 worth.

Gotta love the caveat for non-residents of DC as well.

Reminder that the District has 30 days to Appeal to Circuit. That will happen by next Thursday, 8/28. IF DC does Appeal by then, they will likely ask for, and get, a Stay of Mandate while the case spends the next year or two going through Appeals.

How this will all shake out depends on the next move, which belongs to DC.
Again: And?

There is nothing whatsoever stopping them from copying already upheld stringent "may issue" regimes. In Maryland for example your carry can specific places you carry after you prove need to carry at those places

As far as the non residents, they can allow it without reciprocity but instead with forcing a DC issued "non resident DC carry permit" scheme, just as non-residents today have to get a DC ownership permit to keep a firearm in their non resident second home in DC or their place of business in DC.

They will drag it out, promulgate the most stringent de facto no issue possible, and drag it out some more. There is no actual supreme court ruling on right to carry.

Don't mistake my realistic pessimism on this as support for any of DC's positions on this.

Lastly, Emily Miller is always not the best source on DC gun issues. Yes she is photogenic, but she very often spins it wrong.

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Old August 25, 2014, 01:03 AM   #129
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I would think that, with the Court having stayed its judgment, the clock on the time to appeal has not yet begun to run. If the trial court declines to extend the stay after issuance of its judgment, the District will have the right to petition the Circuit Court of Appeals for a stay (which I think will likely be granted.) I think it is questionable whether the trial court will allow more than 90 days to enact a carry law--after all, the Seventh Circuit gave Illinois 180 days, and that was for a whole state, while Chicago managed to pass a law within days of the issuance of the McDonald decision. further, I would think that the passage of a carry ordinance would moot the case. About the only exception I could think of would be where, as suggested above, the law was so restrictive that it was obvious none of the plaintiffs would qualify for a carry license, or in the alternative, the trial court concludes that "self-defense" is sufficient justification for carry, and may be willing to continue his jurisdiction if the proposed law does not so provide (as mandated by the Ninth Circuit decision in Peruta, upon which the judge so heavily relied.)
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Old August 25, 2014, 03:23 AM   #130
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I would think that, with the Court having stayed its judgment, the clock on the time to appeal has not yet begun to run.
This is from page 4 of this thread.

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Normally, in a civil case (such as this), the losing party has 30 days to file their NOTICE of Appeal, from the date that the entry of Judgment is made by the court clerk (Rule 4(a)(1)(A)).

Because the defendant (D.C.) is a Federal Agency, they come under Rule 4(a)(B)(ii), which gives them 60 days to file their NOTICE of Appeal.

Time starts the day after the court clerk files the Judgment. The clerk entered the judgment yesterday, the 29th. So today counts as the first day. Therefore, D.C. has until Friday the 26th of Sept. to file their NOTICE of Appeal. The current stay runs out on Oct. 27th. This allows D.C. to request a 30 day extension of time to file.
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Old August 26, 2014, 09:38 PM   #131
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Had dinner with someone on staff of DC council last night.


It is safe to say they are going two track. They will continue to fight the decision and also already have emergency legislation on stringent carry in drafts which will be ready to pass emergency session at last minute if they need to. Other aspects of DC gun laws may be revised at the same time
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Old August 26, 2014, 09:48 PM   #132
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Does Judge Scullin have any say in whether or not this New legislation meets his "Constitutional" requirements?
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Old September 4, 2014, 10:47 PM   #133
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Does Judge Scullin have any say in whether or not this New legislation meets his "Constitutional" requirements?
What can he say if it includes a bucket of all the limits not successfully challenged in other jurisdictions?
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Old September 5, 2014, 04:50 PM   #134
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Well as one example, the judge said that DC could not screw over people visiting from other jurisdictions.

I don't know of a single "may issue" jurisdiction that treats visitors from other states reasonably well.
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Old September 7, 2014, 02:57 AM   #135
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We'll probably see more hoops than Ringling Bro's ever presented but it's still progress. Lead or drag them down the path kickin' & screamin' just never let go of their collars.
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Old September 18, 2014, 05:36 PM   #136
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Motion for Stay pending appeal is denied.

“Having reviewed the parties’ submissions in support of and in opposition to Defendants’ motion for a stay pending an appeal, the Court hereby ORDERS that Defendants’ motion is DENIED; however, the Court will entertain a motion to extend the stay beyond October 22, 2014. If Defendants wish to make such a motion, they must file papers in support of that motion on or before October 3, 2014, setting forth in detail what, if any, progress they have made to comply with the Court’s decision. Plaintiffs may file any opposition that they have to Defendants’ motion on or before October 10, 2014. If Defendants file such a motion, the Court will hear oral argument in support of, and in opposition to, said motion on October 17, 2014, at 10:30 a.m.; and the Court further ORDERS that the Court will hear oral argument in support of, and in opposition to, Defendants’ motion for reconsideration on October 17, 2014, at 10:30 a.m.”
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Old September 18, 2014, 05:44 PM   #137
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Well as one example, the judge said that DC could not screw over people visiting from other jurisdictions.
I don't know of a single "may issue" jurisdiction that treats visitors from other states reasonably well.
And may issue with no reciprocity been not been successfully challenged.
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Old September 18, 2014, 07:51 PM   #138
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And may issue with no reciprocity been not been successfully challenged.
Actually it has, in San Diego, although that's not final yet.
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Old September 19, 2014, 02:05 AM   #139
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Peruta didn't touch reciprocity.
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Old September 20, 2014, 12:34 PM   #140
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Proposed legislation here: http://www.dccouncil.us/files/user_u...0of%202014.pdf

Basically an attempt at keeping the status quo. May-issue modeled after NY, NJ, and MD. Even if you do manage to get a permit, you'll be running the gauntlet of off-limits areas,exc.
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Old September 20, 2014, 02:18 PM   #141
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Holy schmoley, Batman! That's an awful law.

Here are some of the provisions:

"The Chief may limit the geographic area, circumstances, or times of the day, week, month, or year in which the license is effective."

The pistol to carry must be the one registered in the District. The pistol must be concealed.

Applicants must demonstrate "a good reason to fear injury" and "a special need for self-protection distinguishable from the general community." Applicants must provide evidence of this fear.

Applicants have to complete a course certified by the Chief that includes at least 16 hours of training. The course must cover "situational awareness, conflict management, and moral and ethical decisions on the use of deadly force." How much will something like that cost, and how many instructors are there in the District to conduct it?

The license is good for two years.

Licensees may not carry in the following places:
  • Any building owned or under the control of the District
  • Any public transportation vehicle, including the Metrorail transit system
  • Any public gathering or special event conducted on property open to the public that requires issuance of a permit from the District or federal government
  • Within 1,000 feet, or other lesser distance designated by the Chief or his or her designee, when a dignitary or high ranking official of the United States or a state, local, or foreign government is under the protection of the Metropolitan Police Department, or other law enforcement agency
  • Any prohibited circumstance that the Chief determines by rule

The first four provisions cover pretty much every part of the District. Just for good measure, the Chief has the ability to extend the prohibition by fiat.
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Old September 20, 2014, 02:21 PM   #142
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So legal eagles, does this mean it's likely going back to court?
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Old September 20, 2014, 02:36 PM   #143
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Whew.

Every bad idea there is, plus anointing the Chief as Lord and Master of all citizens, Seer of the Future.

I don't think Scullion is going to buy this bag of night soil.

I could be wrong.
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Old September 20, 2014, 05:41 PM   #144
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Oh, for pity's sake, that law's ridiculous!

An applicant must have 16 hours of training to get a permit and 4 hours of training to renew. Such training must include "firearms nomenclature?!?" How esoteric are they gonna make that section?

Anyone traveling with a CC-er is required to comply with a patdown?

A roving, 1000-ft (or less) "dignitary bubble" where cc is prohibited?

Private residences are presumed to prohibit CC?
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Old September 20, 2014, 06:08 PM   #145
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for self-protection distinguishable from the general community." Applicants must
provide evidence of this fear.
When I read that two days ago, I knew thing was DOA.
The rest of the claptrap is just eyewash after that.
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Old September 21, 2014, 12:47 AM   #146
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So, does the general community of DC not have a need for self-protection?

...and here I thought the right to life was inalienable!

That's the exact kind of ridiculous proposal I'd expect from DC. "What, we can't ban it?!...Make it as stupid, difficult, expensive, intrusive, and insulting as possible!" (That's how one "respects the 2nd Amendment" in our nation's capital, apparently.)
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Old September 21, 2014, 05:12 AM   #147
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...the right of the people who have a special need for self-protection distinguishable from the general community to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

There we go. Fixed it.
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Old September 21, 2014, 05:41 AM   #148
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Oh, for pity's sake, that law's ridiculous!
I thought Cook County's, where Chicago is located, proposed legislation was ridiculous.

DC wants to be able to prohibit how much ammo and what ammo one can carry. They also want to specify what holsters one can use.

They will probably say all holsters are prohibited and any handgun must be enclosed in a case.

I love all the bits where the chief of police can do whatever the hell he/she wants.
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Old September 21, 2014, 07:48 AM   #149
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As this is clearly not what Scullion had in mind, what is the Next step?
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Old September 21, 2014, 12:27 PM   #150
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Applicants must demonstrate "a good reason to fear injury" and "a special need for self-protection distinguishable from the general community." Applicants must provide evidence of this fear.
And there is the hook - if you are in such fear for your life, you may need mental health screening. Instead of a permit, you get committed.
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