In my last diary fcvaguy brought up a statement by Justice Scalia from the Heller case.
“It is not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose.”
Now we know that Heller dealt specifically with handguns for defense in the home not in public. fcvaguy also referred to several 2nd Amendment cases that the Supreme court chose not to hear. Many of which revolved around states being may issue when it comes to their carry permitting process.
At this point, I think it is prudent of the court to turn down cases that are similar in scope to Heller. Time needs to pass to allow states to develop and implement legislation which then needs to be tested, which brings me to my thought exercise.
We know that Heller didn't address public carry but Justice Scalia made it very clear that depending on the weapon, manner and purpose, the right to keep and bear arms can be restricted.
We also know that based on the following Supreme Court cases, Town of Castle Rock v Gonzales, Warren v District of Columbia and DeShaney v Winnebago county, that the police have no duty to provide police services nor protect the public.
With the right to self defense with a handgun in ones home combined with the fact that the police don't have to respond to your 911 call or protect you once they arrive, then to me at least, it seems logical that the right to defend oneself with a handgun extends into the public square.
Thoughts?