you really should (Wayne LaPierre and Paul Helmke on Hardball.) Among other things, we get to see Paul Helmke say “[concealed carry is] something that doesn’t cause that many problems.” (Hat tip American Manifesto) I have seen Paul talking through a … Continue reading →
Looks like SCOTUSBlog nearly melted down had their best day ever yesterday. 20,000 liveblog viewer 370,000 hits yesterday, almost 4 times the the previous high 93,000 downloads of the opinion more here
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Continue reading →First off, I am not a lawyer, but while I think it is clear that existing machine gun legislation in safe under Heller in the short term, I do not think that a challenge has been ruled out completely. In … Continue reading →
If “bear arms” means, as we think, simply the carrying of arms, a modifier can limit the purpose of the carriage (“for the purpose of selfdefense” or “to make war against the King”). But if “bear arms” means, as the … Continue reading →
My normal gun store had this used, only test fired with the box. Unfortunately, WI has a 48 hour waiting period, so I can’t pick it up until Sunday. I couldn’t think of any better way to celebrate Heller. [Update] Looks … Continue reading →
From CBS 2 Chicago “It is frightening that America loves guns,” the mayor said, “and to me, I think this decision really places those who are rich and those are in power, they’ll always feel safe. Those who do not … Continue reading →
Held: 1. The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home. – SCOTUS opinion in D.C. v. Heller When … Continue reading →
Affirmed, D.C. Gun bans unconstitutional! Stay tuned for more. [Update] 5-4 decision, 1 opinion on each side, no concur in parts or anything like that. [Correction] 2 dissenting opinions, no plurality opinions. [Update] decision available here. Well worth a read.
Continue reading →The decision in D.C. v. Heller is supposed to come down today. I am watching SCOTUSBlog, and they have a survey going “Why are you following our coverage today” with the answers being “Heller” and “Any other reason.” The poll … Continue reading →
