So, do I understand the DC Appellate court will rule on DC new rules as to whether they are in compliance with the SCOTUS ruling? If so, when?
They might, then they might not.
From the original decision, it seems likely they will, if Heller files a complaint.
And as to when - when they decide to, frankly. Who knows.
Lets if we can get Silverman and Jantice Rogers Brown on that panel. That would be some good times.
I can imagine that the DC Circuit Court, having made a ruling in Heller's favor that far surpassed the Supreme Court, would probably be receptive to an emergency appeal from Heller to the effect that the new DC regulations, temporary though they may be, are a violation of the Supreme Court's decision.
The Circuit Court could simply mandate that specific provisions of DC regulations shall be without effect and shall not be enforced. Pending the passing of permanent legislation, the Court can effectively mandate that there are NO regulations of guns in DC until the Court approves regulations that are consistent with the Heller decision.
Failing to conform to the orders of a court are a simple, though painful, way to lose control over all of one's affairs.
My concern in all this has to do with the de facto elimination of FFLs to serve the DC population. I don't see how those who should be buying guns in DC will be able to do so legally.