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Soccerdad1995 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:21 am

chasfm11 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 1:38 pm <SNIP>This case could be good for us if it goes against NY. It will be terrible if it doesn't .

I disagree with this part of your post. If the case goes against us, then I believe it will just be current status quo. States will be able to choose how stringent they are on issuing LTC (or the equivalent), just like they are today.

For all practical purposes I believe it is well neigh impossible for an average citizen to get a carry license in places like NYC, so I highly doubt any decision could lead to greater restrictions on the issuing of those licenses.

I definitely don't see any SCOTUS decision forcing Texas to be more restrictive, in particular.

`We actually agree that the decision going for NY will not make Texas any worse. My fear is that the Federal Congress will seize the ruling to codify restrictions outside the home. They are just looking for a way to further restrict people to home defense. This could be it.

philip964 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 26, 2021 12:10 pm Is this before or after court packing?

I believe that the court packing bill was a trial balloon. I also believe that the Washington Democrats are poll-driven to a fault. They do things, watch the polls and then decide to proceed - or not. I'm guessing that the polls did not come out well initially on adding the 4 Justices so they will likely let the matter sit in limbo for a while and see if public opinion comes around. If there is a glimmer that they won't pay a price for the Supreme Court packing, they will be all over the media and the Senate will be pushed to take up the matter. I think part of the assessment to see which hills the GOP is willing to die on. It is all about political capital and how to use it.

I don't think there is any connection between that and the RKBAs case. I think SCOTUS did that on its own - which is frankly surprising. I already have a half-wince from them preparing to deliver a lethal blow to us. This case could be good for us if it goes against NY. It will be terrible if it doesn't. They punted on Peruta .

My name is Thomas. I have zero faith in SCOTUS doing the right thing in protecting the 2nd Amendment outside of the home. I will humbly and publicly apologize to the Court if i turn out to be wrong. The odds are in my favor, however.