December 8, 20169 yr Second Amendment challenge to New York state stun gun ban https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2016/12/07/second-amendment-challenge-to-new-york-state-stun-gun-ban/?utm_term=.8affecbeea72&wpisrc=nl_volokh&wpmm=1 A law suit was filed that challenges New York's stun gun ban based on second amendment issues. The filing is here: http://14544-presscdn-0-64.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/New-York-sued-in-federal-court-over-Taser-ban.pdf The suit cites Heller, McDonald, and the more recent Caetano v. Massachusetts decision. If NY falls then maybe NJ will be next.
December 8, 20169 yr NJ's Attorney General already offered the opinion that the NJ ban on "stun guns" is unconstitutional. There is a NJGF thread with discussion here: http://www.njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/84027-nj-stun-gun-law-ruled-unconstitutional/page-4#entry1080759
December 8, 20169 yr Author I saw that but I thought that it was "only" the AG's statement which could change and had not been adopted by the NJSP. A court ruling would end the issue (at least for use in our homes). Has anyone tried to purchase one yet?
December 8, 20169 yr Until legislation is passed changing the current law, or case law is created following a trial, the law is in effect and enforceable. An AGs opinion may carry weight when the state is deciding to prosecute, but it doesn't instantaneously rewrite laws. I know Taser still will not sell to anyone in NJ except LE Agencies.
December 8, 20169 yr The suit cites Heller, McDonald, and the more recent Caetano v. Massachusetts decision. If NY falls then maybe NJ will be next. I read this as the main point for the post.
December 9, 20169 yr Party of 6 has a NJ lawsuit pending. They're waiting for an answer from the court I believe. Last update I read on their suit.
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