DC Handgun Ban Overturned

[basas]

La. a few years ago extended the Castle doctorine to include your car. What this means is that if you are in your car it is an extension of you house and all self-defense laws pertain. This was in response to Car-jacking in New Orleans. It also means that you can keep a loaded gun in your car if you can keep one legally in your home.

Interesting. It really is confusing how laws involving guns (how to obtain one, how and where you can carry one, when you can use one, where you can store one, etc) change from state to state. Some permits are honored in state A, but not state B. State A allows open carry, but state B only permits concealed carry. State C is a ‘may issue’ state, State D is a ‘shall issue state’. State D allows you to carry a loaded firearm anywhere in your car, but State E doesn’t allow guns in cars. State E allows you to shoot when an intruder enters your house without having to retreat first, State F says you must retreat first. Talk about confusing!

 

[MassJester]

Interesting. It really is confusing how laws involving guns (how to obtain one, how and where you can carry one, when you can use one, where you can store one, etc) change from state to state. Some permits are honored in state A, but not state B. State A allows open carry, but state B only permits concealed carry. State C is a ‘may issue’ state, State D is a ‘shall issue state’. State D allows you to carry a loaded firearm anywhere in your car, but State E doesn’t allow guns in cars. State E allows you to shoot when an intruder enters your house without having to retreat first, State F says you must retreat first. Talk about confusing!

It's one of the interesting oddities about living under our system of federalism.

 

[Miss Jasmine]

Interesting. It really is confusing how laws involving guns (how to obtain one, how and where you can carry one, when you can use one, where you can store one, etc) change from state to state. Some permits are honored in state A, but not state B. State A allows open carry, but state B only permits concealed carry. State C is a ‘may issue’ state, State D is a ‘shall issue state’. State D allows you to carry a loaded firearm anywhere in your car, but State E doesn’t allow guns in cars. State E allows you to shoot when an intruder enters your house without having to retreat first, State F says you must retreat first. Talk about confusing!

Yeah DH always checked state laws before we traveled out of state, but thankfully he doesn't have to do that anymore because Law Enforcement Officers can conceal carry in any state. Makes traveling a little easier, no need to worry when driving through certain states.

 

[Andy B]

IMO, state stores aren't so much about making it hard to buy alcohol as about capturing revenue for the government. The state stores sell plenty of Mad Dog.

Mad Dog?

 

[Charade]

Mad Dog?

Really REALLY BAD (and cheap) wine.


http://www.bumwine.com/md2020.html

 

[LuvDuke]

Really REALLY BAD (and cheap) wine.


http://www.bumwine.com/md2020.html

Thunderbird .............. now that's a really, really, really bad wine.

It looks like Andy B is getting an education into American culture.

 

[Charade]

Thunderbird .............. now that's a really, really, really bad wine.

It looks like Andy B is getting an education into American culture.

You don't think they have swill just as bad?

 

[MassJester]

I was a Boone's farm Apple-Berry Wine boy ::shudder::

 

[reeeoga]

Interesting. It really is confusing how laws involving guns (how to obtain one, how and where you can carry one, when you can use one, where you can store one, etc) change from state to state. Some permits are honored in state A, but not state B. State A allows open carry, but state B only permits concealed carry. State C is a ‘may issue’ state, State D is a ‘shall issue state’. State D allows you to carry a loaded firearm anywhere in your car, but State E doesn’t allow guns in cars. State E allows you to shoot when an intruder enters your house without having to retreat first, State F says you must retreat first. Talk about confusing!

It can change inside of a state also. Chicago has what is effectivly a handgun ban, but you can own a handgun outside of the city. There are other similar types of laws throughout the country.

 

[BuckNaked]

Three words...Wild Irish Rose

 

[Andy B]

Thunderbird .............. now that's a really, really, really bad wine.

It looks like Andy B is getting an education into American culture.

I knot two dum.

Thunderbird is known here but I have never heard of Mad Dog, (other than it was the nickname of one of the players for my favourite football team).

My wife is a dual national as she had an American mother and I think I am better informed and experienced than many in the UK but it is interesting learning more.

 

[Christopher Robin]

It can change inside of a state also. Chicago has what is effectivly a handgun ban, but you can own a handgun outside of the city. There are other similar types of laws throughout the country.

This DC decision, if (when) it goes to the SCOTUS, will overturn Chicago's law, I would presume, as well as many others. The DC decision basically says that private gun ownership, especially in the home, is consistent with the 2nd Amendment, if I'm reading it right. I hope I am.

 

[Christopher Robin]

PS. Mad Dog is officially known as Mogan David (sp?) MD 20/20. Unofficially, it's name wouldn't make it through the DIS filter.

 

[MassJester]

I wouldn't be surprised if the Supremes didn't hear this case.

 

[BuckNaked]

This DC decision, if (when) it goes to the SCOTUS, will overturn Chicago's law, I would presume, as well as many others. The DC decision basically says that private gun ownership, especially in the home, is consistent with the 2nd Amendment, if I'm reading it right. I hope I am.

If it does go to the SCOTUS and they agree with the appeals court, it would apply nationwide.

Which brings up an interesting thought vis a vis other jurisdictions with strict handgun bans...

Will they support DC in taking this to the Supreme Court or will they quietly encourage DC to swallow the decision and try to fashion something less than an outright ban in order to comply with the appeals court's ruling?

My thinking on this stems from the fact that right now, the decision only applies to DC, whereas if the city fights it all the way to the the Supreme Court and loses, the decision will apply to ALL jurisdictions. I'm just wondering if other gun-banning jurisdictions are going to be all that eager to have their laws possibly overturned on behalf of what could be a losing effort for the District of Columbia.

 

[Christopher Robin]

Given DC's red-headed step-child attitude (meaning they feel like an outsider even among the US family of cities and states) I doubt they will take one for the team. I hope they challenge the decision, just so that this issue can get some good resolution. I think it was a good decision, and that the SCOTUS would uphold it.

 

[LuvDuke]

I knot two dum.

Thunderbird is known here but I have never heard of Mad Dog, (other than it was the nickname of one of the players for my favourite football team).

My wife is a dual national as she had an American mother and I think I am better informed and experienced than many in the UK but it is interesting learning more.

Someday I'll tell you about my limoncello made with Everclear. A few people claimed they went temporarily blind.

 

[DancingBear]

Really REALLY BAD (and cheap) wine.


http://www.bumwine.com/md2020.html

It's not only cheap but has a significantly higher alcohol content than "regular" wine, making it a drink of choice for your average street alcoholic.

Fortified wines of minimal price and quality have a reputation as the intoxicant of choice among the underage and poor; they are often known as "bum wines", due to their perceived association with the homeless. They are typically fortified with grape alcohol. The most popular beverages typically included in this category are Thunderbird, MD 20/20, Cisco, Night Train, and Wild Irish Rose. Buckfast Tonic Wine, Boone's Farm and formerly Ripple have similar reputations, though Ripple is no longer produced. Typical ingredients include added sugars, artificial colorings and flavorings. Most such wines have harsh flavors and are not favored by more typical wine drinkers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortified_wine

 

[Christopher Robin]

OP here. Interesting how this thread has turned to a discussion about good guns and bad booze. That's cool.

 

[Charade]

OP here. Interesting how this thread has turned to a discussion about good guns and bad booze. That's cool.

Now all we need are the trashy women!!!

LuvDuke????