Posted: 10/1/2025 8:49:36 PM EDT
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Some of us can now carry in more places than we could previously. From the Second Amendment Foundation: THE VICTORY: What Judge O'Connor Ruled U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor issued a 17-page opinion striking down the federal ban on carrying firearms in post offices — declaring it violates the Second Amendment. Three Devastating Blows to Government Overreach: No Historical Precedent: Post offices existed before the founding. Despite 200 years of post office history, there were NO firearms restriction until 1972. Not a "Sensitive Place:" The court rejected the government's claim that all federal buildings are by default gun-free zones. Post offices don't rise to the level of courthouses or legislative assemblies. Government Can’t Hide From the Constitution: The government argued it could ignore the Second Amendment in post offices because it owns the buildings, so it was just banning guns there as a “landlord.” The court saw right through this "Hail Mary" and rejected it outright. NATIONAL IMPLICATIONS: ALL SAF Members Protected by This Injunction, Not Only in Texas The plain text of Judge O’Connor’s Injunction applies its protection to “Plaintiffs (and their members),” without any additional language limiting its geographical scope. We read Judge O’Connor’s words on their face: as meaning that SAF members are protected - regardless of where they live. In its briefing, the DOJ expressly argued for more limited injunctive relief, or the opportunity to argue for it at least, if the court planned to rule in our favor. The Court did rule in our favor, and elected to ignore the Government’s request to argue in favor of continuing to trample the rights of some Americans, based on where they lived. This Opinion also lays out the roadmap for the proper application of Bruen to so-called “sensitive place” legislation, which seeks to disarm even permitted firearm carriers, and rebuffs the improper analysis adopted by some of the Circuit Courts. SAF founder Alan M. Gottlieb: "There is no historical analogue to justify a ban on carrying a firearm on postal property, and we are pleased the court rightly saw through this thinly veiled attempt at preventing citizens from fully exercising their constitutional rights." FOR SAF MEMBERS: What You Need to Know The plain text of Judge O’Connor’s order prevents the enforcement of the Post Office Ban against SAF Members, without limiting language as to geographic location. Not a member yet? Join the fight HERE. NOTE: The effectiveness and reach of injunctions, like this one, can change over time. SAF strongly recommends that before you undertake any conduct which could have legal implications that you speak to a local attorney to be advised of the most current state of the law. Additional Notes: Some limited Post Offices are still off-limits for firearms Post Offices on military bases or restricted areas Post Offices inside federal buildings with other government functions where firearms are otherwise prohibited https://saf.org/saf-victorious-in-post-office-carry-case/ |
If all men had been, and were, and ever would be, like unto Moroni, behold, the very powers of hell would have been shaken forever.
| So, a nationwide injunction against violating the rights of FPC and SAF members (until stayed by the circuit court)? |
I think the hardest thing for good LE working for good agencies to really absorb is that there are whole departments full of exactly the complete fuckheads we rail against here. - vectorsc
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Originally Posted By PepePewPew: So, a nationwide injunction against violating the rights of FPC and SAF members (until stayed by the circuit court)? Yep, certainly a step in the right direction! |
If all men had been, and were, and ever would be, like unto Moroni, behold, the very powers of hell would have been shaken forever.
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Originally Posted By JoeDevola: Who ever gave a shit about their "rule" anyway? Not most of us. Still, it's great to see the feds get another spanking. |
If all men had been, and were, and ever would be, like unto Moroni, behold, the very powers of hell would have been shaken forever.
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I used to help a friend who was widowed with her husband’s contract mail route a couple days a week. Concealed means concealed. |
Liberal: Give up your guns to prevent murder.
Gun Owner: Cut off your penis to prevent rape.
Liberal: I'm not going to rape anyone!!!
Gun Owner: Thanks for proving my point.
Gun Owner: Cut off your penis to prevent rape.
Liberal: I'm not going to rape anyone!!!
Gun Owner: Thanks for proving my point.