No, Either it endangers lives or it doesnt. If you are suing because your rights have been infringed then you should have the right to subpoena the list.... its still should not be public just because the local govt is loony.
Heres the the thing Eric, and this isn't an argument, just a question. If you live in a "may issue" area and are told no, how do you know whether you have a case? Lets set the 2A aside and just assume " fundamental fairness" as the guiding Con. law principle, eg., like cases should be treated alike.This is covered under the 14A and is relatively non-controversial and settled law. Without being able to see who DID get the permits and then be able to make a claim based on the holders receiving them based on political patronage, nepotism etc., you don't have a leg to stand on. This is one of the many reasons "shall issue' is prefferable, the 2A aside, as it states all people meeting x,y and z requirements are treated the same. There is no room for favoritism here. I agree that I don't like disclosure of CCW holders, but without FOIA access to the records of a "may issue" state/city it seems that you are without recourse.
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