SUPREME COURT TOLD TO STRIKE DOWN OPEN CARRY BANS!!!

Published on August 28, 2021
Duration: 9:37

This video features an expert analysis from an attorney and 2A advocate discussing the 'Young v. Hawaii' open carry case. It details the legal arguments presented in an amicus brief filed by 21 states, urging the Supreme Court to review the 9th Circuit's decision that there is no fundamental right to carry firearms in public. The expert breaks down the case's progression and the core legal principles at stake.

Quick Summary

21 states have urged the Supreme Court to hear the 'Young v. Hawaii' open carry case, arguing that the Second Amendment protects the right to carry firearms for self-defense outside the home. They contend the 9th Circuit's ruling conflicts with Supreme Court precedent and that Hawaii's restrictive laws are unconstitutional.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Hawaii Open Carry Case Introduction
  2. 00:07Channel Support & Sponsors
  3. 00:39Young v. Hawaii Case Background
  4. 00:54Hawaii's Restrictive Permit System
  5. 01:13Case Progression: District to 9th Circuit
  6. 01:299th Circuit Initial Ruling & Precedent
  7. 02:149th Circuit En Banc Rehearing
  8. 02:34SCOTUS Consideration & Amicus Brief
  9. 02:51States Supporting Amicus Brief
  10. 03:19Amicus Brief: Statement of Interest
  11. 04:26Amicus Brief: Main Arguments Overview
  12. 04:48Argument 1: Self-Defense Outside Home
  13. 05:49Argument 1: Right to Resist Tyranny
  14. 06:47Argument 2: 9th Circuit Diverges from Heller
  15. 07:40Argument 3: Hawaii Law Fails Any Scrutiny
  16. 08:35Conclusion: Strong Argument Against 9th Circuit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Young v. Hawaii' case about?

The 'Young v. Hawaii' case concerns Hawaii's strict firearm permit laws, which have effectively banned open and concealed carry for over two decades. The case challenges whether the Second Amendment protects the right to carry firearms in public.

Why did 21 states file an amicus brief in the 'Young v. Hawaii' case?

The 21 states filed an amicus brief to urge the Supreme Court to hear the case, arguing that the right to self-defense extends beyond the home and that the 9th Circuit's ruling conflicts with established Second Amendment precedent like Heller and McDonald.

What was the 9th Circuit's ruling in the 'Young v. Hawaii' case?

Initially, a panel found the Second Amendment protected open carry. However, the en banc panel of the 9th Circuit later ruled that there is no fundamental right to carry firearms, either openly or concealed, in public, which is the decision now being appealed.

What are the main arguments presented by the 21 states supporting the Supreme Court hearing the case?

The states argue that the Second Amendment inherently includes the right to self-defense outside the home, that the 9th Circuit's decision contradicts Heller and McDonald, and that Hawaii's laws would not survive any form of legal scrutiny.

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