Supreme Court Told To Protect Concealed Carry Laws By 19 States!!! NYSRPA v. Corlett

Published on September 24, 2021
Duration: 10:17

This video discusses the Supreme Court case NYSRPA v. Bruen, focusing on a brief filed by 19 states supporting New York's concealed carry permit restrictions. The states argue that public carry has historically been subject to regulation and that the Second Amendment allows for state flexibility in regulating public carry. The speaker critiques these arguments, highlighting the historical context and the 'shall not be infringed' clause.

Quick Summary

Nineteen states have filed a brief with the Supreme Court in NYSRPA v. Bruen, supporting New York's strict concealed carry permit laws. They argue that historical precedent and the Second Amendment allow states significant flexibility to regulate public firearm carry, particularly outside the home.

Chapters

  1. 00:0019 States Support NY Concealed Carry Restrictions
  2. 00:08USCCA & Firearms Policy Coalition Support
  3. 00:40The NYSRPA v. Bruen Case Overview
  4. 01:02New York's 'Proper Cause' Requirement
  5. 02:00States' Two Main Arguments
  6. 02:12Historical Argument: Regulation of Public Carry
  7. 03:25English and Early American History
  8. 04:39Critique of Historical Arguments
  9. 05:41Tombstone Example and Its Flaws
  10. 06:55Modern History Argument
  11. 07:27Argument: Second Amendment Flexibility
  12. 08:09Critique of 'Shall Not Be Infringed'
  13. 08:31Tier-Based Scrutiny vs. Text/History/Tradition
  14. 09:04Curtilage and Public Carry Rights
  15. 09:22Oral Arguments Date and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NYSRPA v. Bruen Supreme Court case about?

The NYSRPA v. Bruen case challenges New York's concealed carry permit requirements, specifically the state's mandate that individuals must demonstrate 'proper cause' to carry a firearm concealed, with self-defense not being considered sufficient justification.

What arguments did the 19 states make in their brief to the Supreme Court?

The 19 states argued that public carry of firearms has historically been subject to regulation and that the Second Amendment allows states flexibility to regulate public carry, suggesting no inherent right to carry arms in public for self-defense.

How do the 19 states justify historical regulations on carrying firearms?

They cite English laws restricting carry in populated areas and early American colonial mandates. The speaker notes these arguments are critiqued for potentially skewing history and ignoring the often racist intent behind early gun control laws.

What is the significance of the 'curtilage of the home' argument?

The states argue that Second Amendment rights regarding firearm carry are significantly diminished once an individual leaves the curtilage of their home and enters populated public areas, where it may conflict with public safety interests.

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