NRA Files Legal Brief in Second Amendment Challenge to San Francisco Gun Control Laws

Published on May 29, 2012
Duration: 4:45

This video discusses the NRA's legal challenge to San Francisco's gun control ordinances, specifically focusing on the ban of non-sporting ammunition and mandatory locked storage requirements for firearms. The NRA has filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings to resolve the case on its merits, arguing these ordinances violate the Second Amendment, drawing parallels to the Heller and McDonald decisions. A hearing is scheduled for mid-July.

Quick Summary

The NRA is challenging San Francisco's gun control laws, specifically ordinances banning non-sporting ammunition and mandating locked storage for firearms. They have filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings, arguing these laws violate the Second Amendment, drawing parallels to the Supreme Court's Heller decision.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Case Update
  2. 00:13Filing Substantive Motions
  3. 00:56Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
  4. 01:02Challenged Ordinances: Ammunition and Storage
  5. 01:19Second Amendment Violations
  6. 01:23City's Delay Tactics
  7. 01:59Locked Storage Law Comparison to Heller
  8. 02:24Constitutional Claim Validity
  9. 02:30Attractive Test Case Ordinances
  10. 03:03Heller Decision Impact
  11. 03:33Potential for Standard of Review
  12. 03:46Case Timing and Hearing
  13. 04:03Rarity of Motion for Judgment on Pleadings
  14. 04:14Expected Court Guidance
  15. 04:33Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What specific San Francisco gun control laws is the NRA challenging?

The NRA is challenging San Francisco's ordinance that bans the sale of non-sporting ammunition and another ordinance that requires firearms in the home to be locked up, rendering them potentially unusable for immediate self-defense.

What legal strategy is the NRA employing in this San Francisco gun control case?

The NRA has filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings, aiming to resolve the case on its merits by arguing that the city's ordinances violate the Second Amendment, similar to issues addressed in the Heller decision.

When was the NRA's challenge to San Francisco's gun laws filed, and what has caused delays?

The case was filed in May 2009. Delays occurred while the McDonald decision was heard and due to the city filing numerous obstructionist motions, which the NRA has successfully overcome.

What is the significance of the Heller decision in relation to San Francisco's gun control laws?

The Heller decision struck down a similar law in D.C. that required firearms and ammunition to be stored separately and inaccessible for self-defense. The NRA views San Francisco's ordinances as similarly unconstitutional.

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