BREAKING ANTHER MAJOR 2A VICTORY: Federal Court ENJOINS Anti-Bruen Gun Control Law in Colorado

Published on August 8, 2023
Duration: 19:18

A U.S. District Court in Colorado has issued a preliminary injunction against a state law restricting firearm acquisition for individuals aged 18-20. Chief Judge Philip Brimmer ruled that the law likely violates the Second Amendment, citing the Supreme Court's Bruen decision and establishing that the right to keep and bear arms includes the right to acquire them. The ruling emphasizes that 'the people' in the Second Amendment encompasses all Americans, including those aged 18-20, and rejects arguments based on post-Civil War laws.

Quick Summary

A U.S. District Court in Colorado has enjoined a state law restricting firearm acquisition for 18-20 year olds, ruling it likely violates the Second Amendment. Citing Nyserpa v. Bruen, the court established that the right to keep and bear arms includes the right to acquire them, and that 'the people' encompasses all Americans, including those aged 18-20.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Breaking News: Colorado Gun Law Enjoined
  2. 00:44Introduction: Mark Smith, Host
  3. 01:05Major Win for Second Amendment Community
  4. 01:55Case Name: Rocky Mountain Gun Owners v. Jared Polis
  5. 02:30Details of the Colorado Law
  6. 03:07Judge Brimmer's 40-Page Decision
  7. 03:34Importance of Standing in Legal Cases
  8. 04:39Likelihood of Success on the Merits
  9. 05:01Nyserpa v. Bruen and its Impact
  10. 06:00Interpreting 'The People' in the Second Amendment
  11. 07:16Who Constitutes 'The People'?
  12. 08:03Historical Context: Militia Act of 1792
  13. 09:14Reliance on Third Circuit's Range Case
  14. 10:44Judge Brimmer's Quote on 'The People'
  15. 11:10Bruin Case: Self-Defense Focus
  16. 12:11Right to Acquire Firearms
  17. 13:36Judge Brimmer Agrees: Right to Acquire
  18. 14:03Burden Shifts to the Government
  19. 14:17Presumptively Lawful Regulations
  20. 15:31Presumptions Can Be Overcome
  21. 16:32Government Fails Historical Analog Test
  22. 17:04Relevance of 19th Century Laws
  23. 18:39Major Win for Second Amendment Rights
  24. 18:49Congratulations to Attorney and Plaintiffs
  25. 19:03Conclusion and Subscription Request

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the outcome of the lawsuit against Colorado's firearm law for 18-20 year olds?

A U.S. District Court in Colorado issued a preliminary injunction, blocking the enforcement of a state law that restricted firearm acquisition for individuals aged 18-20. The court found the law likely violates the Second Amendment.

Which court case set the precedent for the Colorado ruling on 18-20 year old gun rights?

The ruling was heavily influenced by the Supreme Court's decision in Nyserpa v. Bruen, which established a historical-textual approach to Second Amendment cases. The Colorado court also cited the Third Circuit's Range v. Garland decision regarding the interpretation of 'the people'.

Does the Second Amendment protect the right to acquire firearms for individuals aged 18-20?

Yes, the U.S. District Court in Colorado ruled that the Second Amendment's right to keep and bear arms necessarily includes the right to acquire firearms. This protection extends to all Americans, including those aged 18-20.

What historical evidence was used to support the rights of 18-20 year olds regarding firearms?

The court referenced the Militia Act of 1792, which required 18-45 year olds to report for militia duty with their own firearms, indicating that individuals as young as 18 were expected to possess and acquire arms.

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