centennial state smackdown
In the aftermath of Bruen, some states have essentially nullified the offensive requirement for concealed-carry permit applicants in order to provide a “legitimate reason” to possess a weapon. Almost reflexively, staunch anti-gun politicians in New York, New Jersey, and California quickly enacted other orders to circumvent the decision and keep gun owners detained.
But something interesting happened in Colorado. The town of Superior adopted a ban on so-called “assault weapons,” and grassroots activists quickly took the town and local sheriffs to federal court. Late last month, U.S. District Judge Raymond P. Moore issued a temporary injunction against enforcing the ban. On the order he had a 14 day deadline.
According to the Denver Gazette, Judge Moore’s order blocked a ban on guns and a ban on so-called “illegal weapons.” Somewhere in that mixture was a gun magazine that held 10+ rounds.
While assuring the town that he has some sympathy for gun control efforts, the judge said in his opinion: A law-abiding citizen for legitimate purposes, whether in a private home or in public. ”
The assault ordinance included a definition for an “assault weapon” that would translate into a semi-automatic centerfire rifle. Owners of such guns must obtain a “Proof of Ownership” from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Department by December 31st.
Plaintiffs in federal lawsuits argue that the provisions of Ordinances 0-9 violate the Second Amendment, and they do not intend to discount that notion. Since the 2010 McDonald v. Chicago Superior Court ruling incorporated the Second Amendment into the states via the Fourteenth Amendment, all state, county, and local gun control measures have become constitutional. must pass the odor test of
known as case Rocky Mountain gun owners. v. City of Superior, etc..
According to CBS News, Rocky Mountain Gun Owners executive director Taylor said the small win was “a sign of what’s to come.” he has a point In other states, notably California, Washington, New York and Massachusetts, gun owners have essentially ignored the Bruen decision by anti-gun politicians at all levels, as if nothing significant had happened. I am against any attempt to continue.
Just seeing how far the High Court will allow these efforts before it smashes them down could be a spectator sport.
