US Virgin Islands faces second lawsuit over right to bear arms as Florida resident seeks license
Summary
Two gun rights groups sued the U.S. Virgin Islands government for not allowing nonresidents to get licenses to carry concealed guns there. The lawsuit focuses on a Florida man who wants to carry a gun for self-defense when visiting the islands. This is the second lawsuit against the territory over gun rights.Key Facts
- Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation filed the new lawsuit.
- The suit claims that the U.S. Virgin Islands police won't allow nonresidents to get concealed carry licenses.
- Florida resident Sean Dale Henry wants a license to carry a concealed handgun there for visits.
- Henry tried contacting the U.S. Virgin Islands police multiple times without success.
- The groups say the Second Amendment rights apply in U.S. territories like the Virgin Islands.
- The U.S. Justice Department previously sued the territory for denying gun rights to residents.
- Local laws in the Virgin Islands require applicants to prove a good reason and have two people vouch for them to get a gun license.
- The territorial government says it supports constitutional rights but also public safety.
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