GOA files emergency request with SCOTUS in NY concealed carry case

[Nontypical]

December 21, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the Second Circuit Court’s stay of a preliminary injunction in Antonyuk v. Nigrelli.

The case challenges New York’s misleadingly named “Concealed Carry Improvement Act,” which was enjoined by U.S. District Court Judge Glenn Suddaby in early November. However, the Second Circuit quickly halted this order, as they have with other successful challenges to the law, with a short, undetailed opinion.

Erich Pratt, GOA’s Senior Vice President, issued the following statement:  

“Governor Hochul and state lawmakers wasted no time in passing legislation that completely contradicted the Bruen precedent, and we urge the High Court to once again hold the state accountable for violating the Second Amendment rights of their own citizens.”  

Sam Paredes, on behalf of the Board of Directors for the Gun Owners Foundation, added: 

“We have said it before and we’ll say it again: states must come into compliance with Bruen, or we will make you.”   

https://www.gunowners.org/goa-files-emergency-request-with-scotus-in-ny-concealed-carry-case/

https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/22/22A557/250597/20221221121323672_Antonyuk Application to Vacate Stay FINAL.pdf

Edited December 22, 2022 by Nontypical

[DoubleDose]

Timely.  GOA seems to be on top of this.  Got my NRA Rifleman in the mail yesterday and in their editorial and political sections they were taking responsibility for the Bruen challenge!  Shameless.

[nywaw]

I wish they'd fix their RSS feed so I can get their postings published here automatically.  Thanks to @Nontypical for sharing!

[Nontypical]

 

 

[Bucksnbows]

Good to see. Here in NJ, we are also fighting the stupidity that state legislators pushed following Bruen. NJ was one of the six states affected strongly by the SCOTUS decision. 
 

https://www.njwoodsandwater.com/forums/topic/60122-anjrpc-carry-lawsuit/#comment-853382

[Nontypical]

22 minutes ago, Bucksnbows said:

Good to see. Here in NJ, we are also fighting the stupidity that state legislators pushed following Bruen. NJ was one of the six states affected strongly by the SCOTUS decision. 
 

https://www.njwoodsandwater.com/forums/topic/60122-anjrpc-carry-lawsuit/#comment-853382

Unfortunately, the other states are following NY’s lead in imposing unconstitutional laws contradicting Bruen. Hopefully NY gets a smack down and everyone else falls into line. 

[Bucksnbows]

42 minutes ago, Nontypical said:

Unfortunately, the other states are following NY’s lead in imposing unconstitutional laws contradicting Bruen. Hopefully NY gets a smack down and everyone else falls into line. 

Agreed, but no surprise either. Here in NJ, our lawsuit is going after some old laws and not just new ones. If you hunt in NJ, you can NOT have a handgun on you for ANY purpose, including CC for protection.  We have no handgun hunting either, but that’s not a 2A issue like CC while hunting. 

[Nontypical]

Just a reminder for anyone that owns a firearm, please consider donating or joining GOA, 2AF, or FPC. A one year membership to GOA is only $25. They are actively fighting for your 2A rights and could use your support. 

Edited December 23, 2022 by Nontypical

[dbHunterNY]

it blows my mind that SCOTUS wouldn't keep an eye on states that deliberately go against their rulings so quickly and then have some means to follow up. if SCOTUS doesn't drop the hammer on states for being insane with lack of women's health care and others for stripping gun rights, both that bastardize their rulings then things will only get worse. they should threaten contempt of court for some governors and minority leaders if they don't cut the crap.

[DirtTime]

19 hours ago, DoubleDose said:

Timely.  GOA seems to be on top of this.  Got my NRA Rifleman in the mail yesterday and in their editorial and political sections they were taking responsibility for the Bruen challenge!  Shameless.

All one needs to know about the NRA and what they do here is read the news feed right on this forum. It's all just news and any action they take is in other states. They won Bruen and are now sitting on their thumbs again instead of doing anything to fight the states that are blatantly going against the rulings. This is the perfect time to go after the SAFE Act as being unconstitutional as well but........................................

 

8 hours ago, Nontypical said:

Just a reminder for anyone that owns a firearm, please consider donating or joining GOA, 2AF, or FPC. They are actively fighting for your 2A rights and could use your support. 

I've donated a few times over the past year or so to GOA. They seem to still be fighting for NY.

 

 

GOA is also letting it be known this isn't going to fly:

https://www.gunowners.org/12222022/

Edited December 23, 2022 by DirtTime

[JJBat150]

Also have to remember that alot of Judges aren't gun owners and have never delt with 2A issues, so they've learning as they go.

Mark Adams is a both a gun owner and a lawyer. Here's his thoughts on how things are going.

 

Edited December 23, 2022 by JJBat150

[Nontypical]

 A very good explanation on how this could play out with SCOTUS. 

 

[DoubleDose]

9 hours ago, dbHunterNY said:

it blows my mind that SCOTUS wouldn't keep an eye on states that deliberately go against their rulings so quickly and then have some means to follow up. if SCOTUS doesn't drop the hammer on states for being insane with lack of women's health care and others for stripping gun rights, both that bastardize their rulings then things will only get worse. they should threaten contempt of court for some governors and minority leaders if they don't cut the crap.

The bold is a double edge sword, so be careful what you wish for.  SCOTUS is comprised of Constitutionalist judges (the current majority; who ruled against Bruen) and Activist judges (the current minority; who are anti-2A).  The role of SCOTUS is decisions and not enforcement.  If their role expands to enforcement, it will be under the Activists ideology and it is you (the pro-2A) they will come after, with all the force of Federal, State, and local governments and LEOs.

[Nontypical]

5 hours ago, Nontypical said:

 A very good explanation on how this could play out with SCOTUS. 

 

FF to 5:30 to cut to the chase. She can grant or deny the application on her own. Or she can refer it to a full court for a vote. If she denies it, GOA may renew the application to any other justice of their choice, including Thomas. 

Edited December 23, 2022 by Nontypical

[Bucksnbows]

11 hours ago, dbHunterNY said:

it blows my mind that SCOTUS wouldn't keep an eye on states that deliberately go against their rulings so quickly and then have some means to follow up. if SCOTUS doesn't drop the hammer on states for being insane with lack of women's health care and others for stripping gun rights, both that bastardize their rulings then things will only get worse. they should threaten contempt of court for some governors and minority leaders if they don't cut the crap.

That’s not how the SCOTUS works. First, a lawsuit or case has to be brought to a lower court. Once that happens, SCOTUS can reach down at any time after the initial decision or allow that case to work through the court system. Thomas seems to be clear in his decision that SCOTUS will reach down quickly if states try to circumvent the Bruen decision.  
 

It’s frustrating, but it’s the best system the world over. Imperfections and all.