Worst Judge Interpretation Ever? 2A Does NOT Cover Obtaining Firearms?!?

Published on November 14, 2023
Duration: 10:22

This video critically examines a US District Court judge's interpretation of the Second Amendment, specifically regarding Colorado's firearm waiting period law. The speaker, an expert in firearms and legal analysis, argues that the judge's reasoning, which separates the right to 'keep and bear arms' from the right to 'obtain' them, misinterprets historical context and Supreme Court precedent like Heller v. D.C. The analysis delves into the definitions of 'keep' and 'bear' and critiques the judge's reliance on expert opinions that allegedly ignore historical firearm acquisition practices.

Quick Summary

A federal judge ruled that Colorado's three-day firearm waiting period does not violate the Second Amendment, interpreting 'keep and bear arms' to mean possession and carrying for confrontation, not the act of obtaining a firearm. The judge cited historical definitions and the Heller decision, viewing the waiting period as a permissible regulation on commercial sales consistent with historical tradition.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Judge's 2A Interpretation
  2. 00:25Sponsor: Sonoran Desert Institute
  3. 01:13Judge John L. Kane's Background
  4. 01:47Colorado Waiting Period Law Case
  5. 02:18Judge's Analysis on Heller
  6. 02:54Call to Action
  7. 03:06Judge's Reasoning on Waiting Periods
  8. 03:50Definitions of 'Keep' and 'Bear'
  9. 04:59Right to Possess vs. Obtain
  10. 07:14Judge Citing 'Expert Opinions'
  11. 08:37Critique and Call for Appeal
  12. 09:38Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Second Amendment cover the right to obtain firearms?

A recent federal court ruling suggested the Second Amendment's plain text does not cover the act of obtaining a firearm, distinguishing it from the right to 'keep and bear' arms, which refers to possession and carrying for confrontation.

What is the significance of the Heller decision in firearm law?

The Heller v. D.C. Supreme Court decision affirmed an individual's right to possess firearms for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense in the home, and established a framework for analyzing Second Amendment challenges based on historical tradition and plain text.

How did the judge interpret the terms 'keep' and 'bear' in the Second Amendment?

The judge, referencing historical dictionaries, interpreted 'keep' as to retain or have in custody, and 'bear' as to carry, particularly for confrontation, concluding these terms do not inherently cover the act of obtaining a firearm without delay.

What was the legal challenge in the Colorado waiting period case?

Rocky Mountain Gun Owners and Alicia Garcia challenged Colorado's three-day firearm waiting period, arguing it violated the Second Amendment. The court denied their motion for a preliminary injunction, finding the waiting period did not implicate the core of the Second Amendment.

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