Lawyer Who Flashed Gun at Motorist Sues Over NJ Red Flag Law (1)

Oct. 28, 2024, 3:23 PM UTCUpdated: Oct. 28, 2024, 9:43 PM UTC

A former New Jersey congressional candidate and attorney who had his guns confiscated after he flashed his pistol at an aggressive driver is suing the state to eliminate several gun laws.

David Burg, a business and entertainment lawyer, is alleging New Jersey’s restrictions violate the Second Amendment. The state’s extreme risk protection order—commonly referred to as a “red flag law"—and limitations on possessing guns in sensitive places like cars infringe the right to keep and bear arms, he argues.

“New Jersey is piling on its suppression of the fundamental right to keep and bear arms using every possible means,” he ...

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