Videos tagged with Concealed Carry Licenses

This video discusses a significant amicus brief filed by the US Department of Justice with the Supreme Court in the case of Wolford v. Lopez. The brief supports lawful gun owners challenging Hawaii's Act 52, a 'Bruen response bill' that presumes private property open to the public is a gun-free zone unless explicitly permitted. The DOJ argues this law violates Second Amendment principles established in Bruen and Rahimi, as it creates a gun-specific default rule contrary to traditional property law and the right to public carry for self-defense. The video highlights the importance of this intervention, noting it's the first time the DOJ has filed an amicus brief on a Supreme Court petition supporting gun owners.

This video discusses the potential for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to intervene in legal challenges against Illinois's gun laws. Attorney General Pam Bondi has initiated investigations into states delaying concealed carry licenses, and there's discussion about whether the DOJ might investigate Illinois's restrictive firearm regulations, including the FOID card system and assault weapon ban. While direct federal lawsuits are unlikely in the short term, the DOJ could intervene in existing cases or support appeals to the Supreme Court.

This video provides an overview of several California gun law updates signed in October 2019 by Governor Gavin Newsom. It details changes to Red Flag Laws, including extended durations and broadened filing authorities, and discusses new regulations on firearm sales, such as limitations on semi-automatic centerfire rifle purchases and private sales. The video also covers the upcoming regulation of 80% lowers and changes to concealed carry license fees, offering a critical perspective on the potential impacts of these laws on gun rights.