Category Archives: 2nd amendment

Defense to local gun laws in Florida

Charged with violating a local gun ordinance?  As long as it doesn’t violate state law, can you say motion to dismiss?  The NY Times has the article here.  The law if Florida says that local cities and counties cannot create their own gun laws.  The law has been on the books in Florida since 1987, [...]

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Supremes affirm gun rights

The court struck down D.C.’s ban on handguns. The 2nd amendment reads: “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”Funny…Scalia says he’s a strict constructionist. However, when it suits his purpose, he looks the other way. [...]

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