Gun Owners of America Wins in Philadelphia

Published on December 9, 2020
Duration: 5:34

This video from Guns & Gadgets details a significant legal victory for Gun Owners of America (GOA) in Philadelphia. GOA's lawsuit successfully compelled the city to resume processing Licenses to Carry Firearms (LCTFs) after a period of excessive delays and a shutdown of the Gun Permit Unit. The city now accepts electronic applications, a key demand of the lawsuit, ensuring Second Amendment rights are upheld within statutory timeframes.

Quick Summary

Gun Owners of America (GOA) won a lawsuit against Philadelphia, compelling the city to resume processing Licenses to Carry Firearms (LCTFs) and accept applications electronically. This action addressed excessive delays that infringed upon Second Amendment rights, ensuring compliance with the 45-day issuance timeframe.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Channel Introduction and Victory News
  2. 00:20Philadelphia's Permit Delay Issue
  3. 00:46GOA Lawsuit and Mandates
  4. 01:05Electronic Applications Accepted
  5. 02:02City's Permit Unit Closure
  6. 02:30GOA Response and City's Concession
  7. 03:01Quotes from GOA Attorneys
  8. 03:54Supporting GOA and Channel
  9. 04:33Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the outcome of the Gun Owners of America lawsuit in Philadelphia?

Gun Owners of America (GOA) successfully sued Philadelphia, forcing the city to resume processing Licenses to Carry Firearms (LCTFs) and to begin accepting applications electronically. This victory addresses excessive delays that infringed upon Second Amendment rights.

Why did Philadelphia stop issuing gun permits, and what was GOA's response?

Philadelphia's Gun Permit Unit closed on November 18th, 2020, citing COVID-19 outbreaks. GOA responded with a lawsuit, arguing this closure and prior delays violated citizens' rights, leading to the city's concession to accept electronic applications.

What are the key demands met by Philadelphia following the GOA lawsuit?

The primary demands met include the resumption of processing Licenses to Carry Firearms (LCTFs) and the implementation of electronic application submission. This ensures applicants can proceed within the legally mandated 45-day timeframe.

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