Patrick
MSI Executive Member
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My guess is the NRA will attempt to join this case, assuming it goes through the courts, and offer additional arguments on due process and equal protection grounds. That gives the court a safe fall back.
A fall-back from what? The SAF case is a straightforward Civil Rights case. It involves due process to the extent that MD law gives permits, but only to those who prove a heightened need above the average for "self protection". The crux of the case is that MD uses a standard that restricts the right to those it deems worthy using unconstitutional and somewhat subjective criteria. That by definition (above average need), you are restricting the right from the main body of citizenship. That's due process.
I think you are right. The NRA will probably try another grab at glory once these cases are combined and make their way to the Supreme Court. It's part of their pattern. They tried to derail Heller. Wonder what they are up to now? They've been awful quiet, and that worries me.