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So this just came out of Reuters - in February, the full 3rd circuit is going to hear a case
regarding Second Amendment rights for non-violent felons.
The case revolves around Bryan Range, who pleaded guilty to welfare fraud to the tune
of $2500 in food stamps back in 1995.
That was a long time ago, and since then, he's wanted to take up hunting.
But, since welfare fraud is a felony, he was denied a hunting rifle because he's on the
prohibited person list.
He argues that, under Bruen, it's a violation of his Second Amendment rights, as the ban
on felons owning guns was only adopted under the Gun Control Act of 1968.
Bruen, we all know by now, cites history and tradition, and 1968 is arguably recent in
American history.
A three judge panel ruled against him in November, but Pennsylvania's 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals
has voted for the full court to rehear the case.
The original panel stated that Bruen "properly excludes those who have demonstrated disregard
for the rule of law through the commission of felony and felony-equivalent offenses,
whether or not those crimes are violent."
It's not disclosed whether or not Range has any other criminal record and it can certainly
be argued that he might have changed a bit or turned his life around in the last 28 years.
Stranger things have happened.
The very notion of a felony is that it's a crime that is dangerous or harmful to society
at large.
Realistically, violent felons who want guns are going to find illegal ways to get them.
Someone isn't violent ONLY when they have a gun.
Either a person is violent enough to be a threat to society, and thus should be kept
out of society, or they're okay to roam freely and have their rights restored.
I know -
[Libertarianism intensifies]
Nonviolent felonies are typically white collar crime - like writing or forging bad checks,
tax fraud, bribery, counterfeiting, and cheating at gambling.
It also includes prostitution.
While that can be some serious stuff, I don't think a ho with a bad check not reporting
all her cash money from the best corner is the person the anti gun pearl clutchers need
to worry about.
I mean, she might not have the moral high ground, but I don't think that's enough to
take away her rights.
Maybe you disagree and you can let me know in the comments.
I'm curious on the broad opinion on this one.
Because nonviolent felonies can also include drug dealing, arson, and DUI, at the very
least, maybe the classification system should be reevaluated to allow some classes of felonies
to be able to get their rights back.
I think we can all agree some concessions could be made to differentiate between people
trying to hide their money from the government and doing their time vs the gangbanger that
took out three dudes and an innocent kid bystander in a drive by.
Just a thought.
If he wins, Range stated he would also likely purchase a handgun for self-defense.
I just realized his name is Range, and that’s kind of funny.
The case is expected to be heard February 15th.
Alright folks, that's it for this one, you know the drill.
As always, thanks for tuning it, stay safe out there, and happy shooting.
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