Videos tagged with Lawful Purpose

This video provides an expert analysis of the Supreme Court case Grant v. Rovella, which challenges Connecticut's ban on AR-15s. It delves into the legal history, the definition of 'assault weapons' under state law, and the constitutional arguments surrounding the Second Amendment rights of AR-15 owners. The discussion highlights the significance of Supreme Court precedents like Heller and Bruen in determining the legality of such bans and their potential nationwide impact.

This video details the Trump administration's intervention in a legal challenge against Illinois's ban on "assault weapons" and high-capacity magazines. The DOJ filed an amicus brief and requested to participate in oral arguments, asserting that such bans violate the Second Amendment by prohibiting arms in common use for lawful purposes, referencing the Supreme Court's Bruin decision. The case is progressing through the Seventh Circuit, with potential for further Supreme Court review.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the Bianchi v. Brown case and its implications for nationwide "assault weapon" bans. The Second Amendment Foundation's filing of a writ of cert before judgment to the Supreme Court is highlighted as a critical move to challenge Maryland's ban and potentially impact similar bans in other states like Illinois, California, and New York. The discussion emphasizes the legal arguments surrounding the Second Amendment's protection of semi-automatic rifles in common use for lawful purposes, referencing the landmark Bruen decision.

This video discusses the legal ruling in Fouts v. BONTA (pc22210) where Judge Benitez struck down the ban on "Billy clubs." The description highlights this as an example of a protected arm for lawful purposes. It also includes a mailing address for Reno May.

This entry synthesizes legal arguments presented in a SCOTUS filing against assault weapon and magazine bans, drawing on expert analysis from constitutional attorneys. It details the NSSF's amicus brief, the 'common use' doctrine, and analogies to common vehicles, emphasizing the protected status of semi-automatic rifles and standard-capacity magazines under Second Amendment jurisprudence. The analysis highlights conflicting judicial interpretations and the potential for Supreme Court intervention.

This entry details the legal challenge to Maryland's assault weapons ban in Bianchi v. Frosh, highlighting its journey through the legal system, including a critical GVR'd by the Supreme Court and its remand to the Fourth Circuit. The case hinges on the 'text, history, and tradition' test established by the Bruen decision, questioning whether bans on commonly used firearms for lawful purposes violate the Second Amendment. Expert analysis emphasizes the significance of this case for Second Amendment rights nationwide.

This video discusses the legal basis for Second Amendment protection of firearms, particularly AR-15 style rifles, by referencing Supreme Court decisions like Heller and Bruin. It highlights a Winchester survey indicating the popularity of Modern Sporting Rifles among hunters and recreational shooters, arguing this common use supports their constitutional protection for lawful purposes like hunting.

This video provides an expert analysis from Armed Scholar on the Supreme Court's consideration of striking down 'assault weapon' bans, specifically focusing on Maryland's ban in Bianchi v. Frosh. It details the legal arguments, historical context, and potential implications for firearms rights nationwide, emphasizing the 'common use' standard for Second Amendment protection.

This video, presented by a Second Amendment Attorney, breaks down the legal arguments and implications of a groundbreaking Supreme Court case concerning 'assault weapon' bans. It details the plaintiffs' arguments in Miller v. Bonta and Bianchi v. Frosh, focusing on the 'hardware test' and the common ownership of firearms like the AR-15 for lawful purposes. The discussion highlights the potential impact on bans in California, Maryland, and other states.