This video analyzes the legal challenge Ortega v. Grisham against New Mexico's mandatory seven-day firearm waiting period. It argues that such delays infringe upon the Second Amendment right to acquire arms, citing the Bruen standard's requirement for historical analogues. The case highlights the plaintiffs' contention that the law is unconstitutional due to its arbitrary delay and the existence of numerous exceptions.
The Ortega v. Grisham case challenges New Mexico's mandatory seven-day firearm waiting period, arguing it violates the Second Amendment. Plaintiffs contend that such delays infringe upon the right to acquire firearms and that the law lacks historical justification required by the Bruen standard.
This video from Guns & Gadgets details a significant legal victory for 2nd Amendment rights, where the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against New Mexico's mandatory seven-day firearm waiting period (HB 129). The court found the law likely violates the 2nd Amendment, referencing the Supreme Court's Bruen decision and the lack of historical tradition for such restrictions. This ruling impacts Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming, and could serve as a precedent for similar challenges nationwide.
