Federal Judge Rules Chicago's Ban On Licensed Gun Dealers Unconstitutional 934
wooferhound writes with news that a federal judge has overturned part of Chicago's firearm laws. From CNN: "A federal judge ruled Monday that Chicago's ban on virtually all sales and transfers of firearms is unconstitutional. 'The stark reality facing the City each year is thousands of shooting victims and hundreds of murders committed with a gun. But on the other side of this case is another feature of government: certain fundamental rights are protected by the Constitution, put outside government's reach, including the right to keep and bear arms for self-defense under the Second Amendment,' wrote U.S. District Judge Edmond Chang."
The Chicago Tribune notes: "The ruling also would make it legal for individuals to transfer ownership of a firearm as a gift or through a private sale as long as the recipient was at least 18 and had a firearm owner's identification card." The ruling doesn't change anything yet: the ruling's effect was delayed to give the city time to appeal.
Re:News for nerds?? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:News for nerds?? (Score:5, Funny)
Re: Took them long enough... (Score:2, Funny)
You only carry one backup piece? You never know which leg will be pointed at the villain when you fall at an inopportune time.
Re:Took them long enough... (Score:2, Funny)
Good luck killing me from across the room in a moment without a gun (a wide stance and a long spear get there too though).
Re: "News for nerds??" (Score:4, Funny)
Again: The definition of 'Militia' is irrelevant. The right is of 'the people'.
Even a ginger has the right to bear arms, the being no requirement the person have a soul.