D.C. Gun Ban Didn’t Stop A Deadly Metro Shooting, Just Stripped Commuters Of The Best Way To Fight Back

The Metro, which is Washington, D.C.’s subway, is a gun-free zone where even concealed carry permit holders cannot carry their weapons. But, the law didn’t stop a man carrying an illegal gun shooting three people and one elderly man at a D.C. Metro station last week during morning rush hour. The rampage was stopped by unarmed citizens who confronted him, threw the gun onto the tracks and held him on the platform, until police arrived. 

Isaiah Trotman (31), was Arrest He was charged with first-degree murder. Robert Cunningham (64-year-old Metro mechanic, who tried to protect a woman being attacked) was allegedly murdered by him.  

Metro bans concealed carry

This Wednesday’s crime spree may provide new support for a lawsuit challenging the law Districts for banning carry permit holders from bringing loaded guns on the city’s public transportation.

“It’s about time we realize that law-abiding citizens have a right to defend themselves and should not be defenseless to a lunatic when riding the Metro,” George Lyon, the attorney for all four plaintiffs. District of Columbia v. AngeloIn an interview, he told me. 

“I think this shooting illustrated that the Metro can be a dangerous place,” Lyon added that Lyon’s firm is Arsenal Attorneys. “There is no method of determining if somebody is there for nefarious purposes and carrying an illegal weapon.”

Lyon filed an amended complaint after the shooting spree was over. “beef up our claim for standing.” D.C. Attorney general Brian Schwalb has thirty days to respond. Lyon indicated that he could also file for a second preliminary injunction, based on Section 2 of the Constitution to allow lawful carriage on the Metro. This is in light of the horrendous crime. Schwalb’s office did not respond to a request for comment. 

D.C. law states that Metro stations, trains and buses are included in the definition of “Metro Stations, Trains, and Buses.” “sensitive places” Carry only where it is not illegal. Mayor Muriel Bowser Guns are responsible for the numerous shootings at the Metro.  

A reporter asked the mayor questions about the rush hour rampage that has caused people to not feel safe. “comfortable” Metro. 

“We’re focused on how we get guns out of our city,” Bowser. “Whether it’s the Metro, it’s the street, it’s individual homes — we know that we have guns that are creating tragedies in our city and in our nation.” 

Subways ‘Sensitive Places’

Angelo and the others filed the suit in June 2022 after the Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen. The court made a landmark decision that narrowed the scope of what could be considered to be a “recorded judgment”. “sensitive place” The ban on guns in certain areas is limited to three locations that have historical context: polling places, legislative buildings and courts. Justice Clarence Thomas made the warning that gun control laws may make other places less safe. “sensitive,” They can’t expand the list of sensitive areas “simply to all places of public congregation that are not isolated from law enforcement.” 

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed