Now to get rid of "may issue" laws

[friendly_iconoclast]

They are a violation of 14th Amendement. The idea of some politician getting to choose who
gets to exercise a constitutional right always stuck in my craw.

New York and Massachusetts are the most blatant examples I can think of.

I never had much problem with the Massachusetts gun laws otherwise.


(The "approved list" and limits on magazines to 10 rounds or fewer are
stupid but might pass muster Constitutionally)

[east texas lib]

1. Thankfully Texas is a "shall issue" state, as long as you meet the law's requirements.

If you don't meet the requirements you can't even apply(felony convictions, alcohol and drug offense
convictions and so on). Good luck to you on your quest!

[spin]

2. Start a political movement in your state...

37 states have accomplished this:



Of course, in the remaining states you will face an uphill battle.

I could point out that the concealed carry laws in Florida work well and have set an example for other "shall issue" states.

[friendly_iconoclast]

3. Unfortunately, it will take court action

and considering I can barely afford to be an Internet Tough Guy, I will have to
leave it to others.

[spin]

4. Interesting...what state are you in? (n/t)

[friendly_iconoclast]

5. Massachusetts

The fact that your ability to obtain a handgun depends on the whim of the
local police chief is now a pure violation of the Fourteenth Amendment,
thanks to Heller.

"Martha the Merciless" Coakley will inevitably fight any court decision to the Federal level,
so deep pockets will be required to get rid of these laws.