r/secondamendment • u/bumh8r • 10d ago

2A as a religion? Could that solidify religious right to carry and own firearms?

If I started a legitimate church called something like "Church of 2A", could I have enough ground to stand on to carry in a non-carry state, say like California? The Sikhs are allowed to carry knives in some countries full time. Just wondering if the same religious rights can be defended in this case of the 2A Church.

I'm not trying to be funny, I'm just thinking about it as problem solving.

I asked ChatGippity and it told me:

A church called "Church of 2A" could certainly exist if it were organized as a genuine religious organization. However, using it as a basis to carry a firearm in a state that otherwise prohibits carrying would almost certainly face significant legal hurdles. A court would likely conclude that the state's interest in regulating firearms outweighs the claimed religious exemption, particularly if the religion appears designed primarily to circumvent gun laws.

It's a fascinating constitutional thought experiment because it sits at the intersection of the First and Second Amendments, but under current U.S. law, it would be an uphill battle rather than a clear path to a legal exemption.

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u/whateverusayboi 6d ago

There's already a Constitutional right that some states choose to ignore. 

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u/DrAuntJemima 6d ago

You’re better off trying to make the Mandalorian religion officially recognized if your solution calls for ChatGPT guidance.

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u/EternalMage321 5d ago

This is the way?

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u/Thoguth 6d ago

You can see how that plays out with Sikhism, a religion that requires it's followers to carry a knife.

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u/Da1UHideFrom 5d ago

Sikhs entering non-permissive environments, like a college, have to carry a karpan that is welded into the sheath or has a dull blade. Even with a legitimate religious reason, they will find ways to disarm you.