California CCW UPDATE!! 9th Circuit Oral Arguments Heard

Published on June 17, 2015
Duration: 5:08

This video provides an update on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals oral arguments concerning California's concealed carry laws. The speaker, a firearms instructor, analyzes the arguments presented by both the State of California and pro-carry advocates, noting the court's questioning of the state's late intervention and their acknowledgment of a fundamental right to carry outside the home. The analysis suggests a leaning towards the pro-carry side.

Quick Summary

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments on California's concealed carry laws. The court questioned the state's late intervention and appeared to acknowledge that restrictions on both open and concealed carry may impact the fundamental right to carry outside the home, suggesting a potential lean towards the pro-carry side.

Chapters

  1. 00:15Introduction: California CCW Update
  2. 00:199th Circuit Oral Arguments Heard
  3. 00:46Ninth Circuit Court in Recess
  4. 00:59State of California's Arguments
  5. 01:41Anti-Gun Groups' Stance
  6. 02:00Fundamental Right to Carry
  7. 02:48Pro-Peruta Side Arguments
  8. 03:15Comparison of Arguments
  9. 03:34Court Recognizes Carry Restrictions
  10. 04:09Court Leaning Pro-Carry?
  11. 04:17Hesitation on Concealed Carry
  12. 04:53Outlook and Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the main issue discussed in the Ninth Circuit oral arguments regarding California CCW?

The oral arguments focused on California's concealed carry laws and whether they violate the Second Amendment. The court examined the state's restrictions on carrying firearms outside the home and the arguments presented by both the state and pro-carry advocates.

How did the State of California's arguments fare during the Ninth Circuit hearing?

The State of California faced scrutiny from the court for their late intervention in the case. Their arguments were perceived as less robust than those presented by the pro-carry side, relying heavily on an affidavit suggesting public carry is too dangerous.

Did anti-gun groups acknowledge a fundamental right to carry a firearm outside the home?

Yes, during their arguments, representatives for anti-gun groups were compelled to state that carrying a firearm outside the home is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Second Amendment, though they raised concerns about public spaces.

What is the perceived leaning of the Ninth Circuit court in the California CCW case?

Based on the oral arguments, the speaker, a firearms instructor, perceives the court as leaning towards the pro-carry side. The court seemed to acknowledge that California's broad restrictions on both open and concealed carry may infringe upon Second Amendment rights.

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