So Why Does Florida Make You Wait?

Published on August 29, 2025
Duration: 10:33

This video discusses the legal challenge to Florida's 3-day "cooling off" waiting period for firearm purchases, filed in Dunvy Glass v. Glass. It argues that such waiting periods presume purchasers are in an emotional distress state and infringe upon Second Amendment rights, especially when compared to other constitutional rights. The challenge asserts that these provisions are presumptively unconstitutional under the Bruin test due to a lack of historical analoges.

Quick Summary

The Dunvy Glass v. Glass lawsuit challenges Florida's 3-day firearm "cooling off" waiting period, arguing it infringes on Second Amendment rights. Plaintiffs assert the law presumes purchasers are emotionally distressed and lacks historical justification, making it presumptively unconstitutional under the Bruin test.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Statutory Waiting Periods
  2. 00:09Ortega v. Lujan Gisham Ruling
  3. 00:24New Challenge to Florida's Waiting Period
  4. 00:42Dunvy Glass v. Glass Case Filed
  5. 01:15Case Details: Dunvy Glass v. Glass
  6. 01:23Challenged Statutes and Constitution
  7. 01:45Plain English: The "Cooling Off" Premise
  8. 02:34Analogy to Other Constitutional Rights
  9. 03:52Bruin Test Application
  10. 04:16Second Amendment Plain Text Implicated
  11. 04:39State's Argument: Commercial Regulation
  12. 04:47Plaintiffs' Rebuttal
  13. 05:36Exceptions to the Waiting Period
  14. 06:07Analysis of Exceptions
  15. 06:26Historical Context of Waiting Periods
  16. 06:53Lack of Historical Analoges
  17. 07:13Remedies Sought by Plaintiffs
  18. 07:22Declaratory Judgment Request
  19. 07:38Permanent Injunctive Relief Request
  20. 08:01Case Filing Location and Next Steps
  21. 08:25Ongoing Legal Battles Over Waiting Periods
  22. 08:31Contacting Washington Gun Law
  23. 09:09Why Self-Defense Protection is Crucial Today
  24. 09:20Right to Bear: Legal Protection Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main legal challenge against Florida's firearm waiting period?

The primary challenge, Dunvy Glass v. Glass, argues that Florida's 3-day "cooling off" period for firearm purchases violates the Second Amendment. It claims the law presumes purchasers are in an emotional state and lacks historical justification, making it presumptively unconstitutional under the Bruin test.

What is the Bruin test and how does it apply to Florida's waiting period?

The Bruin test requires firearm regulations to be consistent with the nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation. Plaintiffs argue Florida's waiting period fails this test because there's no historical precedent for such a mandatory delay on acquiring firearms for self-defense.

Why do plaintiffs argue Florida's waiting period is not a commercial regulation?

They contend the "cooling off" period's purpose is to limit a purchaser's ability to obtain a firearm, not to ensure seller compliance. The existence of exceptions for permit holders and law enforcement further suggests it's not a standard commercial rule.

What remedies are sought in the Dunvy Glass v. Glass lawsuit?

The plaintiffs are seeking a declaratory judgment that the waiting period provisions violate the Second Amendment, both on their face and as applied to law-abiding citizens. They also request permanent injunctive relief to prevent state officials from enforcing these provisions.

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