How They Can Disarm a Lot of Us by Doing Nothing

Published on August 6, 2023
Duration: 8:45

William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law and a practicing attorney, analyzes how government inaction and bureaucratic delays are used as a method of civilian disarmament. He highlights the significant backlog in New York City's concealed carry permit applications, despite legal mandates for timely processing, and discusses ongoing Second Amendment legal battles where judicial delays are also a factor.

Quick Summary

William Kirk of Washington Gun Law explains civilian disarmament via government inaction, citing NYC's permit processing delays where approvals dropped from 55% in 2021 to 10% in 2023, despite N.Y. Penal Law §400.00 4-b mandating action within six months.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Civilian Disarmament Tactics
  2. 01:03New York's Post-Bruen Permit Drop-off
  3. 02:28NYC Permit Approval Statistics Analysis
  4. 04:25Legal Processing Requirements Ignored
  5. 05:40Judicial Delays in Second Amendment Cases
  6. 07:04Washington State Magazine Ban Case Update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new tactic of civilian disarmament discussed by William Kirk?

William Kirk discusses civilian disarmament through government inaction and bureaucratic delays. This involves intentionally slowing down or ignoring processes like firearm permit applications, effectively disarming citizens without direct legislative action.

How have New York City's concealed carry permit approvals changed since the Bruen decision?

Following the Bruen decision, NYC saw permit approval rates fluctuate, dropping significantly from 55% in 2021 to just 10% in 2023, with a large backlog of applications remaining unreviewed.

What legal mandate exists for processing firearm permit applications in New York?

N.Y. Penal Law §400.00 4-b requires licensing officers to act on firearm permit applications within a six-month timeframe. Kirk argues this mandate is being ignored by the city.

Are judicial delays a factor in Second Amendment rights?

Yes, judicial delays are a significant factor. Kirk highlights numerous Second Amendment cases in circuit courts awaiting opinions for over a year, allowing restrictive laws to remain in effect.

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