The Case to Stop New Jersey's Dumbest Gun Law

Published on October 14, 2024
Duration: 7:09

This video discusses the lawsuit 'Struck v. Platkin' filed by the Firearms Policy Coalition challenging New Jersey's 'One Gun a Month' (OGM) law. The OGM ban restricts individuals to purchasing only one firearm every 30 days. The lawsuit argues this law infringes upon the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms, citing Supreme Court precedents like Heller and Bruen, and asserts there is no historical tradition to support such a restriction.

Quick Summary

The 'Struck v. Platkin' lawsuit challenges New Jersey's 'One Gun a Month' (OGM) law, which limits firearm purchases to one every 30 days. Filed by the Firearms Policy Coalition, the suit argues this ban violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments, asserting a lack of historical precedent for such a restriction.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and New Jersey's Dumbest Gun Law
  2. 01:13The Case: Struck v. Platkin
  3. 02:08Complaint Overview: Second Amendment Rights
  4. 02:52The One Gun a Month Law Explained
  5. 03:12Historical Tradition Argument
  6. 04:05New Jersey's Burden of Justification
  7. 04:39OGM Ban's Lack of Historical Basis
  8. 05:05Remedies Sought in the Lawsuit
  9. 05:52Legal Basis: 42 USC 1983
  10. 06:04Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'One Gun a Month' law in New Jersey?

New Jersey's 'One Gun a Month' (OGM) law is a regulation that restricts individuals to purchasing only one firearm every 30 days. This law is being challenged in court as unconstitutional.

What is the 'Struck v. Platkin' lawsuit about?

The 'Struck v. Platkin' lawsuit, filed by the Firearms Policy Coalition, challenges New Jersey's 'One Gun a Month' law. It argues that this restriction infringes upon the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.

What are the legal arguments against New Jersey's OGM ban?

The lawsuit argues that the OGM ban violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments, citing Supreme Court precedents like Heller and Bruen. It also contends that New Jersey lacks a historical tradition to support such a restriction on firearm purchases.

What remedies are sought in the 'Struck v. Platkin' lawsuit?

The plaintiffs are seeking a declaratory judgment that New Jersey's OGM ban is unconstitutional and unenforceable. They also request a permanent injunction to prevent state officials from enforcing the ban.

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