From the Washington Times:
John Drake just wants to legally carry a gun to defend himself in New
Jersey since he has been chased by robbers after refilling ATMs with
thousands of dollars in cash. His application for a concealed carry
permit was denied because the state does not consider self-defense a
“justifiable need.”
Mr. Drake is taking his case all the way to
the Supreme Court. If the high court decides to hear it, the ruling
could change the laws related to the individual’s right to bear arms
from coast to coast.
After retiring from Sprint, Mr. Drake decided
to buy 50 ATMs to put in stores, some of which are in high-crime areas.
He generally carries about $30,000 in $20 bills to fill up 10 machines
at one time. He was sneaking the cash under his shirt and racing in and
out of the stores but has still been pursued by criminals to his car
three times.
In 2010, the lifelong gun owner and hunter decided to
go through all the requirements for a permit to defend himself while on
the job.
The state rejected the application, stating that Mr.
Drake “failed to establish that an urgent necessity for self protection
as evidenced by prior specific threats or previous attacks demonstrating
a special danger to your life.”
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