DC v. Heller Decision

[ericire12]

Here is the full official court opinion if you care to read it over:

http://www.supremecourtus.gov/opinions/07pdf/07-290.pdf

[ericire12]

Wikipedia has already been updated:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution

on June 26th, 2008, the United States Supreme Court struck down a Washington, D.C. gun ban, stating: "In sum, we hold that the District's ban on handgun possession violates the Second Amendment.



District of Columbia v. Heller

    Main article: District of Columbia v. Heller

In District of Columbia v. Heller, decided on June 26, 2008, the Supreme Court ruled that "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", invalidating a D.C. gun control statute that had banned guns within D.C.[104]

[DDMac]

On this day of such special import, let us remember a great hero who helped bring us here. Charleston Heston gave us the courage to continue in this fight. It is sad that he couldn't be here to enjoy this glorious day.

"FROM MY COLD DEAD HANDS!"

Perhaps he was. Unfinished business now concluded. Thanks for the reminder Rebel. A toast, and sincere thanks to Mr. Heston. All-American hero.
Mac.

[1776 Rebel]

While some are rightfully posting on things to come, I am still euphoric over this decision. So much time. So much emotion. I am sitting here printing out the NY Times headline "Justices Rule for Individual Gun Rights". I am doing it in BEST print mode. I will tuck this away in the attic and save it for the rest of my life.  Maybe my children will treasure it. The shear power of the NY Times announcing that I HAVE A RIGHT TO OWN GUNS is simply overwhelming. I now know what it must have felt like to be a slave when Abe signed the Proclamation. When women got the right to vote.

I hope to be the first to call for a national celebration day to be inaugurated. It will be called "Gun Freedom Day" to be held on June 26 of each year going forward. Let the bells ring out. Let there be school children that assemble. Let old men like me weep. This day going forward citizens (what a beautiful word!) rejoice on this day!

[ericire12]

Video evidence of the Obama flip flop on the D.C. Handgun Ban:


First, he supports it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wu9jE1MnAE


Then, he never supported it:
http://www.redlasso.com/ClipPlayer.aspx?id=9adb922d-40d8-4b05-9bc5-2fa987480823




Ouch! Thats gonna leave a mark.

[Sponsor]

[DDMac]

I now know what it must have felt like to be a slave when Abe signed the Proclamation. When women got the right to vote.
 rejoice on this day!

Imagine the feeling of the usual crime victim in DC, settling in with what is left of their worldly possessions that first night with their .357 magnum revolver. A serenity most take for granted every day. How grand!
Mac.

[ericire12]

I now know what it must have felt like to be a slave when Abe signed the Proclamation. When women got the right to vote.

Now, don't go shooting your gun into the air in celebration or anything like that.


Yep, this 4th of July will be a great one!

[m25operator]

HOORAY,  I'm celebrating, I did say a prayer at 8:50 am and as usual the big man came through. 

Everyone enjoy this moment, and tommorrow take a big breath, Exhale and start to work again, weeding out the Chicago's, Morton Grove, San Francisco's and the archaic Sullivan law.

The reply's from the Mayor of DC and the police chief show how they still think they are in control. No Semi auto's, well if they can decide that, I guess they can say, only single shot handguns are allowed??? Maybe a caliber restriction, .22 CB caps, so it won't penetrate walls.  I hope the new Plaintiffs can get the same Federal Judge who stood by Heller to start with. 

I read Mayor Daley is puffing out his chest. Too bad, so sad.

Now what about the Gun Control act of 1968, I could not find the exact statute, but it said that no lists could be compiled of gun owners. Is that not what DC is doing? " We just want to know where the guns are ", Right?

I can't remember all my conressional bills now, but I hope this strikes down the act, ( that was  retro active and violates the EX POST FACTO clause ) of domestic violence, the one where if you had ever been in a fight and the police have a record, you can never own a gun again.

Everyone have a good night tonight, and lets get some more going tomorrow.

I'm with all of you, I wish Chuck and Neal were here with us to see it. I'm sure they are nodding in content to each other, along with Bob Foss and Harlon Carter.

[Hazcat]

LaPierre is on Cam & Company right now on NRA News.

[jaybet]

Good news for sure, but still just one battle in a war.