from Bruen.
Rather, it appears that these shall-issue regimes, which often require applicants to undergo a background check or pass a firearms safety course, are designed to ensure only that those bearing arms in the jurisdiction are, in fact, “law-abiding, responsible citizens.” Ibid. And they likewise appear to contain only “narrow, objective, and definite standards” guiding licensing officials, Shuttlesworth v. Birmingham, 394 U. S. 147, 151 (1969), rather than requiring the “appraisal of facts, the exercise of judgment, and the formation of an opinion,” Cantwell v. Connecticut, 310 U. S. 296, 305 (1940)—features that typify proper-cause standards like New York’s.
That said, because any permitting scheme can be put toward abusive ends, we do not rule out constitutional challenges to shall-issue regimes where, for example, lengthy wait times in processing license applications or exorbitant fees deny ordinary citizens their right to public carry.
V
On Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 01:53:53 PM EDT, V wrote:
Adam,
I think you know where I stand on the current bill text in Amendment 13 "Licensure" to H. 5046. Bruen v NYSPRA effectively shot down the whole "suitability" standard for firearm licensure. Not sure why MA legislature would try to circumvent that by passing laws codifying "suitability" that will eventually get shot down in court again. Maybe you all just want to waste taxpayer money fighting this battle again.
Cutting the LTC duration from 6 yrs to 3 yrs is effectively a way for the state to penalize gun owners by effectively doubling the fees, as well as a money grab by the legislature. You would never get away with doing this with car registrations, or any professional licensure, so why do it to gun owners?
Finally, the amendment calls for in-person interviews not only for 1st time applicants, but for renewals. Have you seen the wait times at some departments? They can't even comply with the toothless law of 40 day turnaround and you want to dump more work on them? And for what reason, to deter people from renewing, or renewing on time?
Please vote against this useless legislation.
V
On Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 12:28:04 PM EDT, Scanlon, Adam - Rep. (HOU) <
[email protected]> wrote:
Hello ,
Thank you for reaching out, hope you and your family are well. I will take a look at this bill and speak to Rep. Turco about this as he is my office mate. I'm not sure if this bill has enough time to receive a public hearing this late in the session however I will give it a read through.
Thank you,
Adam J. Scanlon
State Representative 14th Bristol
Massachusetts House of Representatives
www.officeofrepscanlon.com
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Subject:HD.5245, An Act Relative to Restoring Civil Rights
As one of your constituents, I ask you to please co-sponsor this important piece of legislation put forth by Rep Turco. Thank you.