I wasn't arguing the merits of the argument. I was simply pointing out that it is an effective argument because it utilizes an analogy to something that is often common experience (having a car and driver's license) to articulate a position to people who often have limited, if any, experience...
The most effective argument that the anti-gun folks make is when they compare having a gun to driving a car. It isn't enough for us to say: driving a car is a privilege, having a gun is a right. That is true and it sounds good, but it doesn't mean squat to most people. The average American is...
And it is the first real chance for the NJSC to weigh in on the Second Amendment since Heller. That is kind of a big deal and why SCOTUS might be waiting.
Right. And SCOTUS probably reviewed the case before making a decision in DRAKE. Because DRAKE hinges, at least in part, on the construction of and a historical analysis of NJ state law, SCOTUS probably wants to defer to the NJSC for now.
They will take a carry case within the next 2 years...
This is my theory on why Drake was denied
The case is: In the Matter of the Application of Richard Pantano. I think that SCOTUS wants to give the NJSC a chance to weigh-in first.