Tag Archives: chicago aftermath
Good timing….
The Bateman case is a challenge to North Carolina’s statute that makes it illegal to carry a firearm off your own land during a declared emergency; defendants have moved to dismiss, as I recall. So here comes Hurricane Earl, and the governor’s declaration of a state of emergency, three days before dove season starts
Full StoryChallenge to Chicago’s shooting range ban
Motion for prelim injunction is here , in pdf. It points out that to get a handgun permit in Chicago, one must take at least an hour of range training, yet other provisions of the Chicago ordinances make this impossible — shooting ranges are banned, possession of ammo for other than an already-registered gun is banned, etc., etc. Hat tip to Gene Hoffman of CalGuns ..
Full StoryUpdates on Post-Chicago litigation
Only Guns and Money has the updates . Blogging has been a little slow here due to medical issues, work, and now my Comcast high speed is down after a lightning storm. Fortunately, I keep a dialup line as Plan B
Full StorySAF, Alan Gura, sue over Maryland carry permit denial
Story here . Again, a careful choice of plaintiff, facts, and law. Plaintiff had a permit to carry after his house was broken into; then renewal was denied for lack of demonstrated cause, even though the perp is now out of prison and living a few miles away.
Full StoryLott takes apart antis’ claims about CCW permittees
Article here . As always he does a serious job of refutation, find their figures (tiny though they are) include a large proportion of self-defense shooting, and even suicides, which don’t have a lot to do with CCW permits.
Full StoryInterview with plaintiffs in Westchester County case
Interesting interviews over at Only Guns and Money .
Full StoryTarget: New York
Alan Gura and the Second Amendment Foundation have challenged New York’s “good cause” requirement for a carry license . As usual, good targeting
Full StoryAnother Chicago suit
Complaint here , and here’s the take at No Lawyers, Just Guns and Money . Claims include an FFL’s argument that the continuing ban on sale of handguns is unconstitutional, attacks on one gun a month and other provisions of the replacement ordinance, a class action for compensation for owners of guns confiscated under the invalidated ordinance, and some others.
Full Story