Federal appeals courts strikes down California's concealed weapons permit rules

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Don't look now gun grabbers

-Geaux

Yahoo!

Court tosses California's concealed weapons rules
Federal appeals courts strikes down California's concealed weapons permit rules

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A divided federal appeals court has struck down California's concealed weapons rules, saying they violate the Second Amendment right to bear arms.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Thursday that California is wrong to require applicants to show good cause to receive a permit to carry a concealed weapon. The court ruled that all law-abiding citizens are entitled to carry concealed weapons outside the home for self-defense purposes.

The divided three-judge panel disagreed with two other federal appeals courts that have upheld permit rules similar to California's.

The U.S. Supreme Court often takes cases when federal appeals courts issue conflicting rulings.

The Supreme Court ruled in 2008 that law-abiding citizens can keep handguns in the home for self-defense purposes, but didn't address whether that right extends outside the home.

 

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Chalk up another one for the NRA...

-Geaux

A message of thanks from Edward Peruta
To all law abiding "RESIDENTS" of California who believe they have "JUST CAUSE" to apply for and obtain a California CCW.

I would like to thank those that supported my case from the beginning and thank the National Rifle Association (NRA) for NOT turning their back on me in the beginning of this very long journey.

I'm sure there will be those that will attempt to spin the facts in an attempt to claim credit for the decision.

I will be reading responses to this post but will refrain from posting anything further on the topic.

My legal team and the NRA should get all the credit for this eye opening decision.

I will be passing it along to those in CT who may find something to quote.

I'd also like to thank those that created and support this CALGUNS message board as a place to exchange information and educate those who need information about firearms.

Ed Peruta