POWERFUL 2A ARGUMENT: Inspired by the NFL!

Published on September 29, 2024
Duration: 13:42

This video presents a novel legal argument against lengthy delays in concealed carry permit issuance, drawing a parallel between the time it takes to register to vote and the time it takes for background checks. The host, Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney, argues that if registering to vote takes mere minutes, and background checks can be run quickly by law enforcement, then extended delays in issuing carry permits are unconstitutional. This argument is framed within the context of the Supreme Court's Bruen decision, which struck down 'may issue' regimes.

Quick Summary

Drawing a parallel from an NFL advertisement stating voter registration takes 'literally 2 minutes,' constitutional attorney Mark Smith argues that lengthy delays in concealed carry permit processing are unconstitutional. Citing the Supreme Court's Bruen decision, particularly footnote nine, he contends that if background checks and voting registration are swift, permit delays exceeding a few days are a violation of Second Amendment rights.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Protecting the Right to Bear Arms
  2. 00:28Host Introduction: Mark Smith, Constitutional Attorney
  3. 00:37Book: Israel Disarmed and Lessons Learned
  4. 01:25The Problem: Delays in Shall Issue Permit Regimes
  5. 01:54Supreme Court Precedent: NYSRPA v. Bruen
  6. 02:31States with Difficult Gun Laws
  7. 03:55The NFL Votes Advertisement
  8. 04:53Voter Registration Time: 'Literally 2 Minutes'
  9. 05:30Data on Voting Wait Times
  10. 06:03No American Should Wait More Than 30 Minutes to Vote
  11. 06:22Connecting NFL Ad to Carry Permit Delays
  12. 07:18The Disparity: Minutes vs. Months for Permits
  13. 07:45Legal Argument: Bruen Footnote Nine
  14. 08:06Objective Criteria for Shall Issue Regimes
  15. 08:20Analogy: Roadside Background Checks
  16. 09:10Supreme Court on Lengthy Wait Times
  17. 10:11Defining 'Lengthy Wait Time'
  18. 11:19Proposed Constitutional Solution: Immediate Temporary Permits
  19. 12:33Conclusion: An Arrow in the Quiver

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main legal argument presented against delays in concealed carry permits?

The argument posits that if registering to vote takes only 2 minutes and background checks can be performed rapidly by law enforcement, then the months-long delays often experienced in obtaining concealed carry permits are unconstitutional and violate the spirit of the Second Amendment as interpreted by the Supreme Court in NYSRPA v. Bruen.

How does the NFL advertisement relate to gun rights?

An NFL 'NFL Votes' advertisement stated that registering to vote takes 'literally 2 minutes.' This statistic is used by the host to highlight the extreme disparity between the speed of civic participation activities and the slow processing of concealed carry permit applications in some jurisdictions.

What did the Supreme Court say about wait times for gun permits in the Bruen decision?

In footnote nine of the NYSRPA v. Bruen decision, the Supreme Court noted that constitutional challenges to 'shall issue' permit regimes are not ruled out if 'lengthy wait times' in processing applications deny ordinary citizens their right to public carry.

What is the proposed solution for concealed carry permit delays?

The host suggests that upon application and meeting basic prerequisites, individuals should immediately receive a temporary concealed carry permit, similar to a temporary driver's license. The government can then take its time to conduct thorough background checks, but the right to carry should not be suspended during this period.

Related News

All News →

More 2nd Amendment & Law Videos You Might Like

More from The Four Boxes Diner

View all →