Videos tagged with Handgun Qualification License

This video discusses a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit concerning Maryland's "shall issue" handgun permitting regime and the Handgun Qualification License (HQL). The court, sitting en banc, upheld the constitutionality of the HQL on a facial basis, interpreting Supreme Court precedent from NYSRPA v. Bruen, specifically footnote nine, as dispositive for shall-issue regimes. The analysis highlights the dissent by Judge Julius Richardson, who argued the HQL infringes on the Second Amendment's text and lacks historical analogues. The video also frames the case as a potential 'horse race' for future Supreme Court nominations between Judges Allison Rushing and Julius Richardson.

This video discusses recent legal maneuvers by the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit concerning Second Amendment rights. It highlights the court's delay in ruling on Maryland's 'assault weapon' ban and the adjournment of oral arguments in a 'sensitive places' case, coinciding with Maryland's petition for en banc review of a handgun qualification license ruling. The speaker speculates these actions are strategic delays aimed at influencing future judicial appointments.

This video discusses Maryland's decision to continue enforcing its Handgun Qualification License (HQL) law despite a Fourth Circuit Court ruling that declared it unconstitutional. The Maryland State Police are citing a technicality, stating they will only cease enforcement once a formal mandate is issued by the court, which is expected around December 11th. Governor Wes Moore has indicated his administration is evaluating options to continue fighting for the law.

This video breaks down the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that declared Maryland's Handgun Qualification License (HQL) unconstitutional. The expert host explains how the ruling, based on the Bruen decision's text, history, and tradition test, found that the state failed to provide historical analogues justifying the permit-to-purchase requirement. This decision has significant implications for similar laws in approximately 20 other states, potentially striking down barriers to firearm ownership for law-abiding citizens.

This video discusses a case in Maryland where a police officer allegedly accepted bribes to falsely certify firearms training for CCW and Handgun Qualification Licenses (HQL). The speaker highlights how 'may issue' laws can create opportunities for corruption and questions the nature of a right that can be bought. It details the training requirements for HQLs and CCWs in Maryland, emphasizing the basic safety and proficiency checks involved. The indictment against the officer is reviewed, including the alleged amounts charged and the potential federal penalties.