Federal Court Finds NO Constitutional Right to Carry a Concealed Weapon
” Last Friday, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down its decision in the case of Peterson v. Martinez, a case involving the question of whether a state has an obligation to provide a concealed carry license to anyone who has been granted such a license in another state. Their answer was, to put it mildly, “no.” “
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- Idaho Right to Carry Enhancement Bill Introduced in the State House (ammoland.com)
- 7th Circuit Court Lets Posner Ruling Stand; Huge Win For Concealed Carry (sgtreport.com)
- Court won’t reconsider concealed carry ruling, deems Illinois’ ban unconstitutional (suntimes.com)
So onto the Supreme Court. In light of the Heller decision, it’s likely they’ll rule there is a right to carry, or they may decide along 10th amendment lines, which would allow states to regulate it if they choose. Forty-seven states already recognize Alaska’s concealed carry permit, so the 10th circuit appears to be somewhat out of touch with the nation.