Incoherent Ruling on "Assault Weapons" in New Jersey

[bushmaster1313]

On July 30 the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey issued an Opinion and an Order regarding challenges to New Jersey's "Assault Weapons" Ban and the New Jersey ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds.

Opinion Here

IMHO the Opinion's ruling on "Assault Weapons" makes no sense as it rules that the "Colt AR15 Provision violates the Constitution but does not address semi-auto rifles with two evil features or guns just like the Colt AR15 but with a different name stamped on the receiver.

The ruling upholding the ban on so-called large capacity magazines is wrong, but it does make sense.

Please, I beg you, do not ask me to explain anything else about this dumb as bricks Opinion

The real question I have is this: Given that the two evil feature and substantially similar provisions still apply, what semi-auto rifles that were prohibited before this ruling are now allowed?

 

[ISCS Yoda]

NOW, THAT is going to go to SCOTUS for sure!

I love the fact that Bowie knives are included in the discussion. Maybe SCOTUS will also rule on the knife concept under the RKBA - shall not be infringed.

 

[ladder13]

Disjointed appears to be the case. What was the judge imbibing?

 

[Model 15-4ever]

"I don't support private ownership of firearms, but I know all of this is unconstitutional. Let me pretend to be fair but get 90% of the result I want. I can continue to be invited to cocktail parties hosted by my fellow elitists"

 

[WCCPHD]

It takes a lot of mental gymnastics to get around "Shall not be infringed."

 

[coltle6920]

You have to start somewhere...

Whenever there is a discussion about "assault weapons" the Left always bundles in every other semi-auto weapon they can think of to make a point. Banning the AR-15 in itself would be the biggest feather in their hat.

You win Wars one battle at a time. I consider this a battle won.

 

[stansdds]

It takes a lot of mental gymnastics to get around "Shall not be infringed."

I agree, it seems so clear and simple to understand, yet here we are.

 

[ladder13]

Inches turn into feet, then yards, then miles.

 

[Greyman50]

Camels nose is under the tent edge……

 

[bushmaster1313]

It takes a lot of mental gymnastics to get around "Shall not be infringed."

It’s simple:
Right means Privilege
People doesn’t not mean individuals
Keep does not mean possess
Bear does not mean carry
Arms does not mean guns

 

[fordson]

The ruling doesn’t appear to be a considered judicial study of a piece of legislation but rather the manifestation of an agendas. It’s amazing to me the amount of monies, brain power and effort, on both side, that goes into the 2A debate. If that level of effort could be harnessed on the underlying issues, we’d have a satisfactory result to both ends…….
Please, no lectures…….musings of an old guy before his first cup of coffee…….

 

[OutAtTheEdge]

If that level of effort could be harnessed on the underlying issues, we’d have a satisfactory result to both ends…….

That. That right there.