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To: TexasRedeye

They did mention reasonable control, but gave specific examples to make it clear what that is.

However, it does appear this does not threaten “may-issue” regulations as it would perhaps still be “reasonable” even to Scalia here (keep in mind he had to keep Kennedy to be victorious).

I will take this ruling over anything else; it still is pretty broad and a big victory for us.


603 posted on 06/26/2008 8:03:43 AM PDT by rwfromkansas
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To: rwfromkansas
However, it does appear this does not threaten “may-issue” regulations as it would perhaps still be “reasonable” even to Scalia here (keep in mind he had to keep Kennedy to be victorious).

In a "shall issue" state, there are specified, concrete criteria which are the only reasons for denial. In a "may issue" state, denial is subject to the arbitrary opinion of the issuing authority

The decision means that any "may issue" denial may be the subject of a lawsuit, with the issuing authority being required to show rational cause for his denial, and would lead to "may issue" necessarily having to be "shall issue"

824 posted on 06/26/2008 10:17:15 AM PDT by PapaBear3625 ("In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." -- George Orwell)
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