Court says individuals have right to own guns

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by shinerbock

When they envisioned free speech, the probably didn't envision internet pornography either. Constitutional interpretation should rarely be impacted by technological advance, and Scalia addresses this in the Heller opinion.

Regarding assault weapons, I again want to urge people to look into what you're supporting (if you support such things). These measures probably will not just limit "assault weapons" (which are fully automatic rifles like AR 15's and AK-47's), but will likely try to limit the semi-automatic versions of these rifles as well. The only difference between a semi-auto AR-15 and a hunting rifle are magazine capacity and the fact that the former looks "scarier." I also expect such legislation will try to limit magazine capacity in handguns as well (as seen already in states like CA).

Well, the 1994 ban expired, and I don't think there's been any successful reauthorization. I'm just wondering how it went down.

[shinerbock]

Originally Posted by UGAalum94

Well, the 1994 ban expired, and I don't think there's been any successful reauthorization. I'm just wondering how it went down.

Dunno, perhaps you'd need to look at the floor debate. As of a week or two ago, another AWB had arisen, but gun control just isn't appealing subject for politicians right now. However, I expect that to change (at least an attempt, I mean) if the Democrats have the WH, and big gains in both houses.