California Defying Supreme Court Decision On Concealed Carry Permits!!!

Published on June 28, 2022
Duration: 9:41

This video provides an expert analysis of California's attempt to circumvent the Supreme Court's decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen regarding concealed carry permits. The speaker, an expert in firearms law, details how California plans to use subjective 'good moral character' requirements to deny permits, despite the ruling against 'may-issue' schemes and the requirement for objective standards. The video also offers advice for residents in restrictive areas to apply for permits promptly.

Quick Summary

California is attempting to defy the Supreme Court's Bruen decision on concealed carry permits by implementing a subjective 'good moral character' requirement. This strategy aims to replace the unconstitutional 'good cause' standard, allowing officials to deny permits based on personal judgment rather than objective criteria, potentially leading to further legal challenges.

Chapters

  1. 00:00California Defying SCOTUS Ruling
  2. 00:09USCCA Sponsorship
  3. 00:28SCOTUS Bruen Decision Analysis
  4. 01:09Impact on California's Licensing
  5. 01:40California's Response
  6. 02:04Legal Alert: 'Proper Cause' Unconstitutional
  7. 02:53Remaining CCW Requirements
  8. 03:27Advice on Applying for CCW
  9. 04:09California's 'Good Moral Character' Strategy
  10. 05:08Moral Character Investigation Methods
  11. 06:11California's Subjective Character Test
  12. 07:20Circumvention Through Subjective Standards
  13. 08:11Sensitive Places and Future Lawsuits

Frequently Asked Questions

How is California defying the Supreme Court's concealed carry ruling?

California is attempting to circumvent the Supreme Court's Bruen decision by replacing the unconstitutional 'good cause' standard for concealed carry permits with a subjective 'good moral character' requirement. This strategy aims to allow officials to deny permits based on personal judgment rather than objective criteria.

What was the Supreme Court's decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen?

The Supreme Court ruled that 'may-issue' concealed carry permit schemes are unconstitutional. The decision mandates that states must issue permits based on objective criteria, using 'text as informed by history and tradition' as the constitutional test for Second Amendment rights, rejecting prior subjective approaches.

What are California's new methods for denying concealed carry permits?

California plans to use a subjective 'good moral character' requirement to deny concealed carry permits. This may involve investigating applicants' personal references, reviewing social media, and conducting interviews, going beyond standard background checks.

What advice is given to Californians seeking concealed carry permits?

Residents in restrictive areas like San Francisco and Los Angeles are advised to apply for concealed carry permits promptly. This is due to anticipated delays from increased application volume and agencies adapting to the new legal landscape post-Bruen.

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