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New Yorkers' Gun Rights May Rest on Hot Dog Vendor's Case

Submitted by fr8dog, Aug 1, 2008 19:41

For years I've carried a gun, including when I visit New York; in defiance of local gun restrictions. But I do have a gun carry permit, issued by a higher authority — The Constitution.


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This is the number one reason that I will never live in a state like New York. I live in... [MORE]

T.L. 

Sep 20, 2008 14:07

A little insight into New York State gun laws. I served 3 years in the US Army and while overseas... [MORE]

Bernard 

Aug 11, 2008 22:12

It does my heart good to see so many people interested in their civil right to keep and bear arms.... [MORE]

Sons Of Liberty 

Aug 4, 2008 16:07

Without the Second Amendment, there will be no way to "defend your freedom." Think about that! [MORE]

GodsModernDayMartyr 

Aug 4, 2008 09:12

The Supreme Court has spoken. It is now time for the political leaders of NYC, NY State, Philadelphia, DC, LA,... [MORE]

tdrag 

Aug 3, 2008 16:04

I live in Texas and when I read "mere possession of which can be punished by up to 15 years... [MORE]

Andy 

Aug 2, 2008 22:31

The Second Amendment "that the citizenry be afforded the right to bear arms" and the Supreme Court has just upheld... [MORE]

Art 

Aug 2, 2008 22:10

I agree that the process is laborious, draconian and quite expensive. How can a law-abiding minority that wants to comply... [MORE]

George 

Aug 2, 2008 19:19

I'm so old I remember the censorship wars of the 50s and 60s, and the argument was over whether there... [MORE]

Dick 

Aug 2, 2008 17:11

I agree with the comment made about the Heller vs. District of Columbia case, cities with gun bans that do... [MORE]

tforlines 

Aug 2, 2008 14:57

I must tell you that although I am against guns on the streets, I am now approaching my middle 50s... [MORE]

Denise (Brooklyn, NY) 

Aug 2, 2008 13:28

I can't believe it is harder for honest citizens to own and carry weapons than it is for the criminals.... [MORE]

Andrew Zajackowski 

Aug 2, 2008 12:37

Every human at birth has an instinctive drive to defend itself to the utmost of its being; the government does... [MORE]

Paul Lembrich 

Aug 2, 2008 01:48

Does the City of New York require registration (and fees) to practice your choice of religion? Or freedom of speech?... [MORE]

Bill 

Aug 1, 2008 20:37

For years I've carried a gun, including when I visit New York; in defiance of local gun restrictions. But I...

fr8dog 

Aug 1, 2008 19:41

The NYC handgun licensing system is draconian in nature, as is any "gun control law." As a former NYC handgun... [MORE]

Paul E. Mason 

Aug 1, 2008 19:22

I agree. All the system does is make it harder and harder for any law-abiding citizen to own a firearm.... [MORE]

Steven 

Aug 1, 2008 14:56

"It can require multiple trips to One Police Plaza, a wait of more than four months, and fees that can... [MORE]

Glenn Bowen 

Aug 1, 2008 13:25

In my opinion, any fee(s) required for possession or registering any firearm is tantamount to a "poll tax." One must... [MORE]

fdigirolomo 

Aug 1, 2008 12:47

Since when does a right require a license to exercise? I know the courts have rules in other cases that... [MORE]

kenneth hill 

Aug 1, 2008 12:29

It seems to be the same old story. The criminal is not going to take note of something as inconsequential... [MORE]

DaveP 

Aug 1, 2008 09:44

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