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The leader of the Panthers, an armed Black citizens group, had his gun permit revoked by police. He’s calling the move unconstitutional.
Police said Birdsong posed a threat to public safety after a January confrontation, and four other Panthers also lost permits.
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Discrimination Against Black Lions on Gun Licenses a Threat to All Gun Owners
Revocation of carry licenses over vague “character and reputation” claims raises serious due process and Second Amendment concerns for all gun owners. AI-generated illustration by AmmoLand using ChatGPT/OpenAI. “Visibly Armed, They Patrolled the Streets to Protect the Public from ICE. Now Their Gun Licenses are Being Revoked,” The Trace reported May 20. “Philadelphia says it pulled the licenses of Black Lions because of their “character and repu…
The leader of the Panthers, an armed Black citizens group, had his gun permit revoked by police. He’s calling the move unconstitutional.
Until recently, Paul Birdsong carried a gun during armed patrols throughout the city alongside other members of the Panthers. Now the weapon stays behind.
·Philadelphia, United States
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