Why the Maryland Assault Weapon Ban was Upheld this Week: Bianchi v. Brown

In this video, we break down the Fourth Circuit Court’s recent ruling in Bianchi v. Brown, upholding Maryland’s assault weapons ban. We explore the legal implications for the AR-15, referencing key Supreme Court cases like District of Columbia v. Heller, McDonald v. City of Chicago, and New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. How does this decision align with the Second Amendment? Join us as we delve into the legal landscape and what this ruling means for gun rights in America.

[jorgevillaverde]

James, I can feel it. Can you? The YouTube lawyers are coming to this comment thread. And they're coming in hot with their 6 credits from the University of Phoenix.

I'm stoked.

[Blgtn]

The 2nd Amendment is not a permission slip. It is restrictions for the government.

[stanton]

Isn't it great that we let the government decide whether or not we are allowed to protect ourselves from the government?

[vince]

"It poses a threat to police officers and the government!"

Yea... that's the point.

[YELLTELL]

" The CONSTITUTION shall never be construed to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own ARMS. "
~Samuel Adams Massachusetts Ratifying Convention

[notwrongwalter]

Actual weapons used in war like the 1911, Beretta 92, m1 and m1A are somehow not weapons of war? I finally see the logic.

[DPolk]

"'military-grade' and 'gangster-style' weapons". These people are deranged

[rumdog]

It's all in the wording. Dangerous "and" unusual. There are at least 25 million AR15's in civilian's hands. If 25 million is not common use, nothing is.

[KampsKorner]

As a Maryland resident I am appalled and disgusted. This state is so stupid. I can’t buy and ak 47 long gun but I can buy an ak pistol. I can’t buy a regular ar 15. But I can buy a ar 15 with a heavy barrel that you can shoot all day long. I can’t buy an m1a in 308. But you can buy one in 6.5 creedmoor. I saw one gun store that had “80%” 30 round mags. The just took a p mag apart and called it 80% 😂. Shits crazy and everybody in charge is stupid.

[schulzbrianr]

James is working real hard to lose subscribers who only read the title.

[jacobew]

I said in 2010 that the Heller understanding of "in common use" made no sense. A machine gun could become "in common use" if enough people were ALLOWED TO BUY THEM.

[armandoquintana]

Is it a firearm? Yes. Does the 2nd amendment protect it? Yes. They can’t just pick and choose which weapons can be banned. I haven’t even been to college.

[BlueJayWaters]

Ian from Forgotten Weapons has straight up demonstrated in several videos that there were multi-firing "semi-auto" flintlocks that not only existed DURING the revolutionary war, but also shown to multiple military leaders in regiments that were actively fighting during the war.

[alz.]

Here’s what happened:

Initial Proceedings and Delays:
In June 2022, the Supreme Court issued the Bruen decision, impacting many Second Amendment cases.
The Bianchi case was sent back to the Fourth Circuit for reconsideration in light of Bruen.
In December 2022, a three-judge panel heard oral arguments and soon reached a pro-Second Amendment decision.
Strategic Stalling:
The dissenting judge in the panel strategically withheld their dissenting opinion for over a year, preventing the pro-Second Amendment decision from being published.
Meanwhile, another panel within the Fourth Circuit issued a unanimous anti-gun ruling in a different case, setting up a conflict with the pending Bianchi decision.
The En Banc Review:
Faced with conflicting opinions, the Fourth Circuit invoked an en banc review, delaying the case further.
In March 2024, the en banc court heard the case, ultimately ruling against the Second Amendment.

[ytmndan]

Didn't SCOTUS rule that the NFA was constitutional specifically because it only restricted weapons that were not useful in warfare?

[samohteel]

James always says it in a way that is clear to understand, Unlike Armed Scholar. Someone please give that man a public speaking class.

[bigluauboi]

2A says I can buy an Abrams tanks with a M2 Browning from Walmart without a background check. You can't change my mind.

[TheHorzabora]

It’s a shame someone making such clear statements *to both sides of the debate* is so little followed.

Thank you, you constantly help me clarify my legal, personal and ethical opinions on so many things.

[shinobi-no-bueno]

Id like to see James go up against SCOTUS eventually

[schulzbrianr]

"being necessary to the security of a free State" doesn't sound like something applicable more specifically to an individuals self defense, but I'm not a lawyer.