In your opinion. In the States that do not require a permit to carry a concealed weapon, it is called “Constitutional Carry.” After all, the Constitution does say “ … shall not be infringed.”
It should be noted that in those States, there are still rules that outline the responsibility of being a concealed gun bearer just like in the States that do require a permit, it’s just that the responsibility for complying with those rules rests entirely on the individual. The Constitution does not absolve individuals of being held responsible for their actions.
A states view of the United states constitution is irrelevant without a adjoining SCOTUS opinion.
Take for instance Jersey’s attempt to allow sports betting. Their view was that PASPA was unconstitutional. Their view was also held by SCOTUS opinion.
states can call laws anything they want but it is not truly “constitutional carry” until SCOTUS upholds their stance.
Felons lost their right to not have their 2nd Amendment Rights be infringed upon through due process under the 5th Amendment. Without going through due process, the government does not have the right to infringe upon anyone’s rights. That they do so, is an unconstitutional abuse of power … the very thing the Founders hoped to prevent when they penned the BoR.
They estimate 291 permits out of the 1.7 million should not have been granted. That’s not a very high number, and it points to the fact Florida is doing a bang up job all things considered.
If they weren’t being that careful, the number would be a helluva lot higher than 291 don’t you think?
Felons get infringed all the time. I dont see anybody in Supermax arguing for bearing arms.
There are regulations placed on every right, the second no different.
Allan
Rights can be taken away by due process (per the 5th and 14th Amendments). That’s the only reason we can punish somebody by prison (or death) at all. Rights cannot be taken away by a simple law, but can only be taken away by due process–basically, a trial or court hearing. This can only be done for an individual, not the population as a whole.
I agree, also. The employee/department involved should be investigated and punished. As I said in another post, this makes me doubt my previous support for Adam Putnam for governor. I will probably vote for his opponent, until I hear a good resolution of this problem.
Rights are what SCOTUS says they are. SCOTUS interprets the constitution and tell us what our rights are. For instance before the miranda ruling the police did not have to tell you had the right to be silent after arrest. That is not to incriminate yourself.
Its not the constitution that guarantees rights, its SCOTUS.
