Red Dot Sights; Reciprocity in New Jersey: Gun Talk Radio | 1.19.20 A

Published on January 20, 2020
Duration: 44:00

This video discusses a legal strategy to achieve national reciprocity for concealed carry permits by leveraging the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The approach focuses on challenging New Jersey's refusal to recognize out-of-state permits, particularly those issued by courts, arguing that such recognition is constitutionally mandated. The goal is to establish a precedent that could lead to broader acceptance of concealed carry permits across state lines, even for non-court-issued permits through equal protection arguments.

Quick Summary

A legal strategy is underway to achieve national reciprocity for concealed carry permits by leveraging the Full Faith and Credit Clause. This civil rights action targets New Jersey's refusal to recognize out-of-state licenses, particularly court-issued ones, arguing that the U.S. Constitution mandates such recognition, similar to driver's licenses. Success could lead to nationwide carry permit validity.

Chapters

  1. 32:23New Jersey Reciprocity Efforts
  2. 33:05Civil Rights Action Filed
  3. 33:30Case Structure and Plaintiffs
  4. 34:03Full Faith and Credit Explained
  5. 35:32Potential for National Reciprocity
  6. 36:11Legal Process and Timeline
  7. 37:25How Gun Owners Can Help

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the legal strategy to achieve national reciprocity for concealed carry permits in New Jersey?

The strategy involves filing a civil rights action based on the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the U.S. Constitution. This aims to compel New Jersey to recognize concealed carry licenses issued by other states, particularly those issued by courts, arguing that such recognition is a constitutional mandate.

How does the Full Faith and Credit Clause apply to concealed carry permits?

The Full Faith and Credit Clause requires states to honor the judicial proceedings of other states. The argument is that if a driver's license or marriage license from one state is honored in another, then a court-issued concealed carry permit should also be recognized, as it represents a judicial determination of fitness.

What is the significance of targeting court-issued licenses in New Jersey?

New Jersey's concealed carry licenses are issued by courts. By focusing on these court-issued licenses, the legal team believes they have a stronger argument for invoking the Full Faith and Credit Clause, as it directly pertains to the recognition of judicial judgments between states.

What is the ultimate goal of the legal action in New Jersey regarding gun carry?

The ultimate goal is to establish national reciprocity for concealed carry permits, meaning a permit issued in one state would be valid in all other states. This could potentially be extended to non-court-issued licenses through equal protection arguments if the initial Full Faith and Credit case is successful.

How can gun owners support the effort to achieve national reciprocity in New Jersey?

Gun owners can support this legal initiative by donating to the GoFundMe campaign that has been set up to fund the civil rights action. This financial support is crucial for covering the legal costs associated with challenging New Jersey's restrictive carry laws.

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