NO 2A RIGHT TO OPEN CARRY! 9th Circuit Rules In Young v. Hawaii

Published on March 27, 2021
Duration: 9:46

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in Young v. Hawaii, ruled that there is no Second Amendment right to open carry a firearm in public for self-defense. This decision overturns a previous three-judge panel ruling and aligns with the district court's decision, significantly impacting firearm rights within the Ninth Circuit's jurisdiction.

Quick Summary

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in Young v. Hawaii, ruled that there is no Second Amendment right to open carry a firearm in public for self-defense. This en banc decision impacts states within the Ninth Circuit's jurisdiction and suggests a limited interpretation of the right to bear arms outside the home.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Young v. Hawaii Ruling
  2. 00:12Channel Sponsors: Acelink Armor & USCCA
  3. 00:55Background of Young v. Hawaii Case
  4. 01:48Three-Judge Panel Decision
  5. 02:46En Banc Review and Decision
  6. 03:39Majority Opinion Analysis
  7. 04:06Dissenting Opinion Arguments
  8. 05:25Second Amendment Interpretation
  9. 06:22Broader Implications of the Ruling
  10. 06:30Jurisdiction of the Ninth Circuit
  11. 07:21Impact on Other Circuits
  12. 07:46Combined Impact with Peruta Decision
  13. 08:15Instructor's Opinion on the Ruling
  14. 09:08Channel Growth and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Ninth Circuit's ruling in Young v. Hawaii regarding open carry?

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in an en banc decision in Young v. Hawaii, ruled that there is no Second Amendment right to open carry a firearm in public for self-defense. This decision overturns a prior three-judge panel ruling.

What does the Young v. Hawaii ruling mean for states in the Ninth Circuit?

For states within the Ninth Circuit's jurisdiction (California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Alaska), this ruling establishes binding precedent that individuals do not have a constitutional right to open carry. States may now have more latitude to restrict or ban open carry.

How does the Young v. Hawaii ruling relate to concealed carry rights?

The Ninth Circuit's ruling in Young v. Hawaii, which denies a right to open carry, complements its prior decision in Peruta, which denied a right to concealed carry. Together, these rulings suggest the Ninth Circuit does not recognize a broad Second Amendment right to carry firearms in public.

What was the basis for the Ninth Circuit's decision in Young v. Hawaii?

The majority opinion relied on historical interpretations of firearm carry laws, arguing that while open carry was subject to regulation, this historical context supports the state's ability to restrict it. The dissent strongly disagreed, viewing the decision as undermining the 'bear arms' clause of the Second Amendment.

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