A long shadow

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Off the AP wire, “Gun law challenges likely after high court ruling“:

“… Drawn-out permitting processes in New York and elsewhere also are ripe for a challenge, [Eugene] Volokh said. “I think a court will have no problem upholding a one-, two-, five-day waiting period,” he said. “But if you’re talking about a five-month wait, then a court may find it’s a substantial burden.” New York restricts who can possess and carry guns, allowing handgun permits only to applicants of “good moral character.” New Yorkers who want to carry their weapons must show “good cause” in addition to character, under a 99-year-old law. James Jacobs, a New York University law professor, said the high court presumes people have a right to a gun unless the government can show there’s a good reason to prevent it. The ruling, Jacobs said, “casts a long shadow over New York City’s gun regulations.” …”

Better put Jackie Hilly suicide watch so she doesn’t take the NYAGV cult out like Jim Jones.

Political reaction

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Some reactions to the McDonald decision:

  • Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel (D-16):

    … “This decision in no way impacts microstamping legislation.  It’s crime prevention.  It is not a ban.” …

  • Assemblyman Marc Butler (R-117) :

    … “We need to follow the Supreme Court’s lead here in New York by stopping further attempts to pass egregious anti-gun legislation, such as microstamping, which not only restricts our constitutional freedom but poses a detriment to our economic recovery.” …

  • Congressman Scott Murphy (D-20):

    … “I commend the United States Supreme Court for protecting our constitutional right to bear arms. I was honored to lend my voice to this case by signing an Amicus Brief because the government does not have the right to violate the 2nd Amendment and strip American citizens of this critical freedom. This landmark decision will further strengthen the constitutional precedent and protect our rights from unjust laws for years to come.” …

  • Congressman Bill Owens (D- 23):

    … “I applaud this decision by the Supreme Court to uphold the federally protected right of every American to keep and bear arms. I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and I am glad to see that it cannot be infringed upon by state and local governments.” …

Candidates:

  • Nan Hayworth (R-CD-19) :

    … “Monday the Supreme Court handed down its decision in the Second Amendment-rights case McDonald v. Chicago. The majority opinion, written by Associate Justice Samuel Alito, affirmed what many of us have known all along: that the Second Amendment protects an individual right, not to be infringed by any government, whether federal, state, or local” …

Drinking the kool aid

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Jackie Hilly drinks the kool aid:

“… Jackie Hilly, Executive Director of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, told NBC New York she’s pleased with the decision. “I think it affirms New York law,” Hilly said. “All the other amendments have reasonable restrictions on them. So I actually really like the Heller decision and the McDonald decision because they put the Second Amendment in the context of all the other amendments…people from the gun lobby like to promote the idea that you have an absolute or god-given right to possess a gun. That’s clearly not true; your right can be restricted.” …”

Even crap rags like the Daily News ain’t buying that:

“… Mayor Bloomberg appears to believe NYPD oversight both of premises permits and carry permits will pass Supreme Court muster. Maybe …”

Plus:

“… the majority also failed to endorse anew an observation that the courts had long “held that prohibitions on carrying concealed weapons were lawful under the Second Amendment.” The omission was ominous.”

Paul Helmke declares victory

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Press release montage

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Pro-gun press releases.

  • NYSRPA:

    … Laws pertaining to the 2nd Amendment must be held to the same standards of strict scrutiny as laws pertaining to the 1st Amendment …

  • NRA:

    … The NRA will work to ensure this constitutional victory is not transformed into a practical defeat by activist judges, defiant city councils, or cynical politicians who seek to pervert, reverse, or nullify the Supreme Court’s McDonald decision through Byzantine labyrinths of restrictions and regulations that render the Second Amendment inaccessible, unaffordable, or otherwise impossible to experience in a practical, reasonable way …

  • NSSF:

    … All law-abiding Americans, no matter whether they live in a big city like Chicago or in rural Wyoming, have the same Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Constitutional rights don’t stop at state or city borders …

  • SAF:

    … In effectively striking down Chicago’s handgun ban, and incorporating the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms so that it applies to state and local governments as well as the federal government, the high court affirmed that a constitutionally-protected civil right cannot be arbitrarily regulated as though it were a privilege …

  • ISRA:

    … The McDonald decision, along with the Court’s 2008 decision in the D.C. v. Heller case, serve merely as cornerstones to a much larger effort to fully restore the law-abiding citizen’s rights guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment to our Constitution …

Antigun press releases.

Schumer hopeful

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Schumer’s reaction:

“… The initial reaction of Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) to the 5-4 ruling by the Supreme Court on 2nd Amendment rights was that “I am hopeful that it will not require New York to change any of its gun laws.” …”

He knows it will.  He just doesn’t want to say so in public.

Bloomberg speaks

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Da Mayor speaks:

“… The Court’s decision today and its decision in 2008 in District of Columbia v. Heller both make clear that we can work to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and terrorists while at the same time respecting the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. That’s what New York City has always done. And, I will continue to collaborate with mayors across the country to pursue common-sense, constitutional approaches to protecting public safety …”

He’s in denial.

2nd Amendment Incorporation

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Gun rights have prevailed!

SCOTUS has ruled the 2nd Amendment has been incorporated to the states in the McDonald v. Chicago case.  Years from now this will be looked upon as one of the great civil rights victories.

Here is a link to the decision.

News of the day

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I’m hearing Eric Schneiderman is still trying to bring back S-6005A.  I don’t think any votes have changed, but people still need to keep calling the Senate.  We’re at the point in the session where a lot of stupid stuff goes on, backroom deals, etc. and we need to be careful it doesn’t slip through.

The NRA Blog give us some belatted coverage of the annual meeting, “New York State Association hosts 2010 Annual Meeting, 3-Gun Experience.”

An internal memo shows Joe DioGuardi leading his GOP rivials in a matchup against Kirsten Gillibrand.  He is trying to petition his way into the Republican primary as he did not receive enough support for an automatic ballot slot at their convention a few weeks back.  He was at the Westchester gun show over the weekend collecting petition signatures.  George Marlin offers some good commentary on the Republican convention follies over at Street Corner Conservative.

Meanwhile, some conservatives are not happy Rick Lazio has not taken a stand on gun issues.  Perhaps they should have thought of that before giving him their endorsement.

The Supreme Court will issue its ruling in McDonald v. Chicago either tomorrow or Monday.  Follow it at SCOTUSblog.