Snopes v Brown - What is it and what is going on?

In this podcast we discuss the Snopes v Brown Supreme Court case.  What is it about, what is going on and what it means.

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Well, welcome to the Live to Shoot podcast. My name is Jeff Doddle and I've been a licensed firearm dealer for the last 18 years. And this podcast talk about all things related to Second Amendment, as well as anything else going on in the world. Sports story or. Anything else I might find interesting. So welcome, welcome, welcome. Yes. This is the Live to Shoot podcast In here. We, we cut through noise. We stand up for our God given rights, and we talk straight about what it means to be free. And if you're a patriot, believe in the Constitution, you're in the right place. So welcome. First before we get started, I'd like to wish everybody a happy Easter resurrection weekend. This is the. Day that we all Christians, we celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of our savior Jesus Christ. And just celebrate that. And if you don't know and you have not accepted Jesus as your savior, I I, I beg you to at least investigate it. Ask questions. You can ask me questions if you want. Inquire, find out what it's all about because, there is only one way and his name is Jesus. So, but now let's get onto the Second Amendment. Today we're diving into a case that's been out for a while, but it could shake up the foundation of the anti-gun nonsense that we're getting across the country. I. It is a Supreme Court case called Snow v Brown, and it has been out lingering for a while. And what it is, it's a, it's, there's a, it's t so-called assault weapons ban is on trial and it's been sitting in front of the Supreme Court waiting for its moment to be either upheld. Or let tyranny creep further. So, you know, grab some coffee, your favorite rain bag, and let's get into the background and the stakes and what is at, in, what's at stake with this case today. So, right, so let's set the stage first. SN B Browns is a second amendment case challenging Maryland's firearm safety act of 2013. This law bans a laundry list of firearms AR fifteens, AK pattern rifles. Other semi-automatic rifles that the anti-gun crowd loves to demonize as assault weapons. It also limits the capacity of to 10 rounds and throws in a bunch of other bureaucratic hoops for law abiding citizens. Maryland claims. It's about public safety. I. We all know it's about control. The plaintiffs were led by Dominic Bianchi and the field Traders. Field Traders, LLC, along with the other gun owners and, and businesses said, enough is enough. They filed suit arguing that Maryland's ban violates their Second Amendment rights. Why? Because the firearms ar fifteens especially, are some of the most commonly owned rifles in America. We know that, right? They're used for self-defense, sporting hunting, you name it, and calling them weapons of war is a. Tire lie and the data backs it up, and the rifles of any kind are used in any, these rifles aren't used in a fraction of crimes now. This case has been going on for years. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Marilyn's ban and a ten five decision claiming it doesn't violate the Second Amendment. Their reasoning, they leaned on the that old flawed argument that these firearms aren't suitable for self-defense. They're too dangerous and and unusual. That's nonsense, and we know it. The R 15 is the most popular rifle in the country. Tens of millions of Americans own them. Dangerous and unusual. Tell that to anybody that's moms or dads that have protected their houses with these types of guns. Now, here's the kicker in 2022, as we all we've talked about here before Bruin changed everything Bruin said, gun laws must be consistent with the nation's historical tradition of firearm regulations. No more balancing tests, no more public safety excuses. If the government wants to restrict your rights, they have to show a historical precedent from the founding era. And guess what? Maryland's man doesn't have one. That's why the plaintiffs are pushing this to SCOTUS and, and that's why we're all watching. So how did we get here and where are we now? Well, after the fourth Circuit ruling, the plaintiffs didn't back down. They filed a petition of C asking the Supreme Court to take up the case. The court has been sitting on this case for a while, conferencing it multiple times. Most recently on April 11th, 2025, just this month, according to post. It's a big deal folks. When SCOTUS keeps re-listing a case, it often means they're seriously considering it. They're looking at the briefs, the amicus filings, and the broader implications. Now the court hasn't officially granted cert yet, and there's people out there that have been tracking it very closely, pointing out that scopes has added Snopes v Brown to its February 21, 25 conference, along with other segment cases like ocean Tactical. But if the court takes Snopes, we could see arguments this fall with a decision by mid 2026. But why the hesitation? Well, there's a lot of opinions out there. Some say CODIS has been timid on the cases. They passed on similar to this year. But the dissent I. In the denial was fury. Almost a hundred pages tearing into the Fourth Circuit logic. This tells the me, this tells me at least a few justices like Thomas or Alito are itching to tackle us if they grant service because they've got the votes to make a statement, and that's one of the other concerns is. Why haven't they granted, because maybe they're afraid that they don't have votes. That the squishy Amy Coney Barrett for one and, and Judd Roberts have both been very squishy and, but it is very clear from the Bruin case that this case it definitely falls under that precedent. But, so that's why the stakes can't be higher. A win in Snopes would strike down, not just Maryland's ban, but similar laws in states like California, New York, New Jersey. It would build on Bruin inhaler, submitting that Modern sporting rifles are protected by the Second Amendment, but a loss, it'd give the anti-gun states a green light to keep chipping away at our rights. So we have to hope that when this gets picked up, it gets it. We have the votes, so. Let's get real for a second. St. Brown just says in Mount Maryland, it's about every American value. Anti-government lobbying wants you to believe that these rifles are only for criminals and militias. But you know the truth. We've seen the stories, homeowners stopping intruders, citizens defending their families, and the AR 15 is the modern musket and it's our right to own one. This case also test was Supreme Court will stand by its own precedent. You know, there have been many, many states that have been thumbing their nose. At the, the Supreme Court, since Bruin came along, it was a game changer. But lower Coate courts like the Fourth Circuit, are still playing games, twisting history to uphold bans. If SCOTUS takes on Snopes and rules for a plaintiff, it'll send a clear message. No more judicial activism, no more ignoring the Constitution, and we need more of that. We've got to put an end to these crazy judges. So. Here's what we can do. Stay informed. Follow groups like Gun Owners of America Firearms policy question. They're filing briefs and snopes and keeping the pressure on. You know, second, you know, keep def, keep protecting your rights. Get in the range. Take train, practice, show you're responsible gun owner. A she is a norm, not the exception. And third, tell your friends and even the anti-gun things uncle at the Thanksgiving, you know, facts about gun control. Remind them that Second Amendment isn't just about hunting. If you're in Maryland or another state, another band state, don't lose hope. Calling cases like Snopes are why we fight. So. Thank you for today. Share this podcast, keep people in, trying to keep people informed. Quick little bites every week that gives you an idea of what's going on. We're gonna keep our eye on this Sno v Brown. We're gonna, hopefully he'll get picked up here soon and be scheduled for to be heard by the Supreme Court and maybe in their next session and coming up soon. But we have got to get the, these types of cases overturned, and I will try and keep you informed as much as I can. Share it. Follow me. Do whatever you can. But stay informed. Stay informed, because that's the only way we can protect and defend our rights. Thank you again. Happy Easter. Enjoy your weekend and I will talk to you later.