D.C. gun control??

rgerge

January 21, 2008 12:21

What would happen to federal gun laws should the D.C. ban get overturned this summer[;)][B)][}:)]? Would this have any repercusions in the rest of the states gun laws? Meaning the constitutionality of them as a whole or would this go back into a states rights kind of an arguement.

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  Little-Acorn

  January 21, 2008 12:37

  I'm not a lawyer, but I think people in other states would then have to bring their own lawsuits against the laws in their own states that restrict or ban guns. A favorable decision in the Parker case would not automatically strike down laws elsewhere, only the gun ban in DC.
  
  The good news is, with such a decision now set as precedent, any other similar lawsuits from other areas have a very good chance at succeeding, getting gun bans etc. struck down by the Supremes if/when they do make it to the Supreme Court.

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  Landor

  February 04, 2008 15:18

  If it was over turned it would be a major win. It would force the other locked down states to realize the people have the right to keep and bare arms. Would it make a difference in the long run. Who knows.

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  WoundedWolf

  February 04, 2008 19:54

  I think the Supreme Court will find some kind of cop-out decision. Their ruling will likely be divided and confusing and will provide no real closure on the issue.

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  dsmith

  February 04, 2008 20:03

  quote:Originally posted by WoundedWolf
  I think the Supreme Court will find some kind of cop-out decision. Their ruling will likely be divided and confusing and will provide no real closure on the issue.
  
  
  Like how they said that race could be a factor in college applications, but not a DECIDING factor???
  
  If it carries any weight at all, it could be a deciding factor.

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