D.C. Requests Stay on Ruling Declaring Gun Law Unconstitutional

By Patriot Outdoor News

The District of Columbia has filed a request for a stay on last Monday’s ruling declaring part of the city’s gun carry law unconstitutional.

“In its Order, the Court misinterpreted and misapplied the relevant case law and, as shown below, a careful balancing of the interests demonstrates that a stay of the Order, and an immediate administrative stay, should issue so that the District may pursue its appellate rights,” the city said in its filing.

“This injunction has important public safety consequences, if for no other reason than it will result in an increase in the number of guns carried publicly,” the city added.

The May 18th order from Judge Frederick J. Scullin, which issued a preliminary injunction against the District, prevents the city government from enforcing the “good reason” requirement embedded in its gun carry law. That requirement said applicants must prove to the city’s chief of police that they have a good reason to carry a gun.

Critics claimed that the “good reason” requirement allowed few permits to be issued; they also argued that it violates the Second Amendment.

While Judge Scullin agreed that the “good reason” clause is “arbitrary” and “far beyond” reasonable gun carry restrictions, the city said in its filing …read more

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