Anyone here into firearms?

SouthArk370Z · 01-20-2020, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

I think part of the reason there aren't many lawsuits challenging the states' gun laws is that it is expensive for lawyers and many lawsuits get tossed over 'standing'.

Looking at the link provided by bunk and looking at commentary on US v. Miller, I'd say you summed it up very well.

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

... There have been several states, Kansas & Missouri included, that have gone to 'Constitutional Carry'.

Arkansas is on the list. I don't feel the need to carry but it's nice knowing that I can. I don't think a State CC law has any validity but what the heck.

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

Until the Supremes come out and say 'the Second allows unrestricted ownership of firearms', there is always going to be states ... that will try to insist that private citizens have no right to self defense, ...

If I read the District of Columbia v. Heller page correctly, SCOTUS says it's an individual right, not a collective right.