Videos tagged with Public Transportation Carry

This video from Washington Gun Law, featuring attorney William Kirk, details the legal challenges in Illinois concerning firearm carry on public transportation, specifically the case Schoenthal v. Raoul. Kirk explains the state's appeal and the judge's strong reaction to the attorney's motion, highlighting potential sanctions under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11 for factual and legal assertions made in bad faith or without reasonable inquiry. The discussion also touches on the broader implications for gun rights advocates and the legal landscape in Illinois.

This video details the significant ruling in Schoenthal v. Raoul, where a federal court struck down Illinois' ban on carrying concealed firearms on public transportation (CTA and Metra) as unconstitutional. The court found that Illinois failed to demonstrate a historical tradition of firearm regulation justifying the ban, granting summary judgment to the plaintiffs. The ruling, an 'as applied' challenge, declared the ban a violation of the Second Amendment in its application to the named plaintiffs, though it may face appeal.

This episode of "This Week in Guns" covers several critical firearms-related topics. It discusses the potential and pitfalls of AI-controlled firearms, the ATF's regulatory actions against Tommy Built's T-36 receiver, and the ongoing debate surrounding carrying firearms in public spaces like churches and on public transportation. The hosts also analyze a lawsuit against Sig Sauer regarding the P320 and the legal complexities of the McCloskey case.