2A VICTORY INCOMING: Minnesota Ban on Young Adults Carrying Guns in BIG TROUBLE

Published on August 9, 2022
Duration: 11:04

This video, featuring Constitutional Attorney Mark W. Smith, analyzes a significant lawsuit challenging Minnesota's ban on 18-to-20-year-olds carrying guns. Smith argues the ban is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, citing historical precedents like the Militia Acts of 1792 and Supreme Court rulings like NYSRPA v. Bruen. The analysis suggests a likely legal victory for gun rights advocates.

Quick Summary

A lawsuit is challenging Minnesota's ban on 18-to-20-year-olds carrying guns, arguing it violates the Second Amendment. Citing the NYSRPA v. Bruen decision and historical precedents like the Militia Acts of 1792, the plaintiffs contend that 18-year-olds possess adult rights and should not be denied the right to self-defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Minnesota 18-20 Carry Ban Lawsuit
  2. 00:46Minnesota Shall-Issue Permit System
  3. 01:24Lawsuit Plaintiffs and Organizations
  4. 02:41Defining 'The People' Constitutionally
  5. 03:43Constitutional Age Distinctions
  6. 05:08Historical Context: Militia Acts 1792
  7. 08:18George Washington's 1783 Letter
  8. 09:53Legal Outlook for Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main legal challenge against Minnesota's ban on young adults carrying guns?

The primary challenge is that Minnesota's ban on 18-to-20-year-olds carrying guns for self-defense outside the home is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, violating rights established by rulings like NYSRPA v. Bruen.

What historical precedents support the argument for 18-20 year olds carrying guns?

Historical precedents include the Militia Acts of 1792, which required males aged 18-45 to be armed for militia service, and a letter from George Washington suggesting citizens from 18 to 50 should bear arms.

Who is bringing the lawsuit against Minnesota's carry ban for young adults?

The lawsuit is jointly filed by the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), and the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, along with several individual plaintiffs aged 18-20.

What is the significance of the NYSRPA v. Bruen Supreme Court decision in this context?

NYSRPA v. Bruen established that the Second Amendment protects the right to carry handguns publicly for self-defense and mandates that firearm regulations be consistent with the nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation.

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