MASSIVE 2A WIN!!! Another infringement ruled UNCONSTITUTIONAL!!!

Published on September 24, 2022
Duration: 7:41

This video discusses a significant legal victory for Second Amendment rights, where a federal judge in Delaware blocked the state's ban on unserialized, homemade firearms and unfinished receivers. The ruling, stemming from the Rigby v. Jennings lawsuit involving the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), asserts that the right to keep and bear arms includes the right to manufacture them. The judge found that the state failed to provide evidence that these firearms are not in common use by law-abiding citizens or that the ban aligns with historical firearm regulations, undermining broader gun control efforts.

Quick Summary

A federal judge in Delaware has blocked the state's ban on unserialized homemade firearms and unfinished 80% receivers, ruling it unconstitutional. The decision in Rigby v. Jennings emphasizes that the right to keep and bear arms includes the right to manufacture them, and the state failed to prove these items are not in common use by law-abiding citizens.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Delaware Ruling on Firearm Manufacturing Rights
  2. 00:47FPC Involvement and Ghost Guns
  3. 00:59Federal Judge Blocks Delaware's Ghost Gun Ban
  4. 01:27Judge Rules Delaware Law Unconstitutional
  5. 01:40Bans by Federal and State Level Efforts
  6. 01:55Firearms Policy Coalition Announces Order
  7. 02:22Manufacturing Firearms and Unconstitutional Right
  8. 03:11Right to Manufacture Own Arms
  9. 03:52More Legal Text from Ruling
  10. 04:17Law Enforcement Firearm Statistics
  11. 04:55Further Court Rulings Cited
  12. 05:36Second Bruen Analysis: No Precedent Shown
  13. 06:43Plaintiffs Have Demonstrated Likelihood of Success
  14. 07:18Judge Undermined Gun Control Movements

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the outcome of the Rigby v. Jennings lawsuit in Delaware?

A federal judge blocked Delaware's ban on unserialized homemade firearms and unfinished 80% receivers. The court ruled that the state's prohibition on manufacturing and possessing these items infringes upon Second Amendment rights, as the right to bear arms includes the right to manufacture them.

Why did the judge rule Delaware's ghost gun ban unconstitutional?

The judge found that Delaware failed to provide evidence that unserialized firearms and unfinished receivers are not in common use by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes. Additionally, the state did not demonstrate that the ban aligns with the nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation, a key component of the Bruen analysis.

What is the significance of the 'common use' element in firearm law?

The 'common use' element, highlighted in the Delaware ruling, is crucial for determining Second Amendment protections. If a firearm or component is in common use by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes, restrictions on it are more likely to be deemed unconstitutional. The state failed to prove these items were not in common use.

How does the Delaware ruling impact other states with ghost gun bans?

This ruling sets a significant precedent that could challenge similar 'ghost gun' bans in other states like California, Illinois, and New York. It reinforces the idea that such bans must be supported by strong historical evidence and data demonstrating lack of common use by law-abiding citizens.

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