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by mbw
Tue Nov 20, 2007 3:06 pm
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: DC vs Heller
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DC vs Heller

The Supreme Court is accepting the Heller case. Now we will see what happens- From Fox News-

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Tuesday it will decide whether the District of Columbia can ban handguns, a case that could produce the most in-depth examination of the constitutional right to "keep and bear arms" in nearly 70 years.

Here is the way the Court phrased the granted issue:

“Whether the following provisions — D.C. Code secs. 7-2502.02(a)(4), 22-4504(a), and 7-2507.02 — violate the Second Amendment rights of individuals who are not affiliated with any state-regulated militia, but who wish to keep handguns and other firearms for private use in their homes?�

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