Videos tagged with Good Moral Character

This video analyzes a Supreme Court decision regarding New York's firearm permit laws, specifically the "good moral character" requirement for rifles and shotguns. The court denied an emergency application to lift a stay, allowing the Second Circuit to dismiss the case as moot because the plaintiff eventually received a permit. This procedural maneuver prevents a merits-based ruling on whether discretionary licensing schemes violate the Second Amendment, as established in the Brewan decision. The analysis highlights the potential for such tactics to shield laws from constitutional review, leaving gun owners in legal uncertainty.

This video critically examines how liberal political discourse and specific language are used to erode Second Amendment rights at the state level. It argues that terms like 'gun violence epidemic,' 'universal background checks,' and 'assault weapons' are employed to justify increasingly restrictive gun control measures, moving beyond the original intent of 'shall not be infringed.' The speaker highlights examples from Colorado, New York, and California to illustrate how these linguistic strategies lead to practical infringements on gun ownership.

The Supreme Court has unanimously denied emergency review for concealed carry bans, impacting cases like Antonyuk in New York and Wolfford in Hawaii. While the Antonyuk case returns to the lower court for a merits decision, the Second Circuit's precedent that Bruin applies only to exceptional cases presents an uphill battle. A potential legislative solution, the National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill, is moving through the House.

The Supreme Court has denied certiorari for Anton v. James, a significant Second Amendment case concerning New York's concealed carry laws. While disappointing, the denial is not entirely surprising as the Court typically avoids interlocutory cases. This means the legal battle will continue in lower courts, with the potential to return to the Supreme Court after a final ruling. The case challenges New York's attempt to circumvent the Bruin decision by replacing 'good cause' with 'good moral character' for permit applications.

The Supreme Court has denied certiorari in the Antinook v. James case, allowing New York's gun control measures to remain in effect. This decision upholds provisions requiring 'good moral character' for concealed carry permits and designates various locations as 'sensitive places' where firearms are prohibited. The ruling is seen as a setback for Second Amendment rights, potentially paving the way for similar restrictions in other states.

This video, presented by William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, provides an expert analysis of the Supreme Court case Antonak v. James. It details how the case challenges New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act, enacted after the Bruen decision, and its creation of numerous 'sensitive places.' The discussion highlights the critical legal debate over historical interpretation for the Second Amendment, contrasting Reconstruction-era with Founding-era history, and examines the subjective 'good moral character' standard imposed by New York. Kirk emphasizes the case's potential to significantly impact future Second Amendment jurisprudence.

This video analyzes the legal implications of the S.A.S. v. City of New York case, focusing on how the Supreme Court's Bruen decision impacts New York's concealed carry and arms licensing laws. It highlights the shift in the burden of proof to the state to justify restrictions based on historical tradition, particularly concerning subjective 'good moral character' requirements. The analysis emphasizes that arbitrary or overly broad criteria for denying arms licenses are unconstitutional.

The Supreme Court denied emergency review in Sraer v. City of New York, a case challenging NYC's rifle and shotgun permit requirements. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals subsequently mooted the case by ruling that the plaintiff had already received the permit he sought. This decision avoids addressing the Second Amendment implications in light of the Bruen decision and sets the stage for a potential second Supreme Court review.

This video discusses how New Zealand is revoking firearm licenses based on political beliefs, specifically targeting individuals associated with the Sovereign Citizens movement. The speaker draws parallels to potential implications for Second Amendment rights in the US, highlighting concerns about subjective 'fit and proper' clauses and the potential for 'thought crimes' to lead to gun confiscation.

This video from Armed Scholar details the Supreme Court's denial of emergency review in the 'Srour v. The City of New York' case concerning rifle and shotgun permits. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals mooted the case, vacating the lower court's decision that had found New York City's 'good moral character' requirement unconstitutional. The speaker, an experienced legal analyst, explains the legal reasoning behind mootness and the plaintiff's arguments for an en banc review.

This video discusses upcoming US Supreme Court decisions on several Second Amendment cases. It details three categories of cases: those concerning the interpretation of 'good moral character' for concealed carry permits (Antonyuk), challenges to 'assault weapon' and magazine bans in Illinois (Herren and Bevis), and cases related to 'prohibited persons' under 18 USC 922G. The speaker, Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney and Supreme Court bar member, analyzes the potential implications of these cases for Second Amendment rights.

This video analyzes the legal implications of the Supreme Court's potential involvement in "Straw v. City of New York," a case challenging New York City's discretionary permit system for rifles and shotguns. It highlights how the "Bruen" decision might impact these requirements, focusing on the "good moral character" assessment. The discussion covers the procedural steps involving Justices Sotomayor and Thomas, the Second Circuit's stay, and the upcoming Supreme Court conference on May 16th, which could set nationwide precedents for firearm regulations.