Judge Rules Prop H Illegal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Philadelphia, PA (PP National) June 12, 2006. Superior Court James Warren ruled that San Francisco's ill-conceived Proposition H handgun ban was illegal with respect to state law, and was therefore invalid.
"Such a total ban is impermissible under the current statewide statutory scheme," said the judge.
Chuck Michel, representing the NRA, who sued the City to overturn the measure, said, "We're thrilled that the court recognized that law-abiding citizens who choose to own a gun to defend themselves and their families are part of the solution, not the problem."
The Pink Pistols, who became vocal early in the fight against Proposition H, contributed an amicus brief to the NRA lawsuit. "It is entirely within the mission statement of the Pink Pistols to oppose such a fundamental violation of human rights," said Gwen Patton, Pink Pistols International Media Spokesperson. "Our members can hardly engage in the lawful use of firearms for self-defense if owning them is not lawful. The criminals and violent offenders wouldn't have paid attention to the law, so all this amounted to was punishing the innocent. We are very pleased that the judge saw fit to rule on the side of justice in this matter."
The San Francisco City Attorney is considering whether to appeal the ruling.
The Pink Pistols is the largest national organization for the self-defense of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons with legally-owned firearms, and has chapters in both the United States and Canada.
CONTACT INFORMATION
National Media Spokesperson
Gwendolyn S. Patton
media@pinkpistols.org
Philadelphia, PA (PP National) June 12, 2006. Superior Court James Warren ruled that San Francisco's ill-conceived Proposition H handgun ban was illegal with respect to state law, and was therefore invalid.
"Such a total ban is impermissible under the current statewide statutory scheme," said the judge.
Chuck Michel, representing the NRA, who sued the City to overturn the measure, said, "We're thrilled that the court recognized that law-abiding citizens who choose to own a gun to defend themselves and their families are part of the solution, not the problem."
The Pink Pistols, who became vocal early in the fight against Proposition H, contributed an amicus brief to the NRA lawsuit. "It is entirely within the mission statement of the Pink Pistols to oppose such a fundamental violation of human rights," said Gwen Patton, Pink Pistols International Media Spokesperson. "Our members can hardly engage in the lawful use of firearms for self-defense if owning them is not lawful. The criminals and violent offenders wouldn't have paid attention to the law, so all this amounted to was punishing the innocent. We are very pleased that the judge saw fit to rule on the side of justice in this matter."
The San Francisco City Attorney is considering whether to appeal the ruling.
The Pink Pistols is the largest national organization for the self-defense of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons with legally-owned firearms, and has chapters in both the United States and Canada.
CONTACT INFORMATION
National Media Spokesperson
Gwendolyn S. Patton
media@pinkpistols.org
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