D.C.’s May Issue Law Found Unconstitutional

By Daniel Montagnoli

The District of Columbia has been found, once again, to play some unfair cards against the U.S. Constitution. Recently, On Monday, May 18th, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against the may-issue rule for permits.

Before July 26, 2014, D.C. upheld a law that restricted both the concealed and open carrying of handguns. On that date, the law was declared “unconstitutional” by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Scullin Jr.; however, he issued a stay on the ruling until a substitute law could be determined.

U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Scullin Jr.

In September of 2014, Judge Scullin ruled the District of Columbia’s may-issue law, requiring those who desired a concealed carry permit to prove that they needed it through an elaborate application process.

A person shall demonstrate a good reason to fear injury to his or her person by showing a special need for self-protection distinguishable from the general community as supported by evidence of specific threats or previous attacks which demonstrate a special danger to the applicant’s life. 24 D.C.M.R. § 2333.1

For the purposes of satisfying the specifications of § 2333.1, a person shall allege, in writing, serious threats of death or serious bodily harm, any …read more

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