This Lawsuit Could Shatter ALL Federal Gun Control Laws

[Cavalier Knight]

The federal trial of a Kansas man for manufacturing and selling firearms and silencers without a federal license could very well turn out to be the pivotal case that not only challenges the constitutionality of the National Firearms Act of 1934, but also every federal firearms law ever passed in a battle that will determine whether it is the states or the federal government that has the constitutional right to pass gun laws.

After a decades-long wait, we finally appear to have a case that is likely to see the United States Supreme Court have to directly examine whether the Founding Fathers meant what they said when they wrote amendments to a federal Constitution that was designed to tightly bind and constrict the reach of the federal government.

This Lawsuit Could Shatter ALL Federal Gun Control Laws

 

[Catskillkid]

But what if they lose? Or what if it gets ruled that yes the Feds can't impose limits but the States can do whatever the hell they want? Would that give legitimacy to the SAFE Act?

Not trying to be Debbie Downer, but whenever a new case with far reaching implications comes about I get nervous. You never know what might happen.

 

[pjzwtl]

But what if they lose? Or what if it gets ruled that yes the Feds can't impose limits but the States can do whatever the hell they want? Would that give legitimacy to the SAFE Act?

Not trying to be Debbie Downer, but whenever a new case with far reaching implications comes about I get nervous. You never know what might happen.

A true constructionist court (which we don't have yet) would correctly rule against states violating the bill of rights. The BOR applies to all US citizens in any state. So it all depends on who trump puts on the court and how many he gets to appoint before this case gets there.

 

[Phauxtoe]

The bill of rights is the Foundation of the USA, it is Bigger than the states!

 

[JosERW]

I'm still waiting for anybody to tell me what is being done about the unsafe act

 

[Automan21]

I'm still waiting for anybody to tell me what is being done about the unsafe act

^^^^^^baby steps.

 

[Uzi]

I'm still waiting for anybody to tell me what is being done about the unsafe act

Nothing, it's here to stay.

 

[Celt]

Nothing, until we get Astorino elected, then we have hope.

Ftfy

 

[BerettaGuy]

But what if they lose? Or what if it gets ruled that yes the Feds can't impose limits but the States can do whatever the hell they want? .

This is why I say: So if you want the states to be able to put restrictions on the Second Amendment, then a State can make laws about who sits where on a bus. Right?

 

[IrishMick]

^^^^THIS^^^^ States should not be able to supersede the BOR or other Constitutional Amendments. Would it be alright to own slaves at the state level? Would it be ok if woman were not allowed to vote or severe restrictions for voting were applied to them? I don't think anyone here would be good with restricting their ability to speak their mind under the 1st Amendment or to allow unwarranted searches of their personal property or effects. The Constitution is supposed to enumerate protections against infringements of the natural rights of men (and women) not create laws to restrict these rights which are (no longer to many) self evident.

 

[spat]

^^^^THIS^^^^ States should not be able to supersede the BOR or other Constitutional Amendments. Would it be alright to own slaves at the state level? Would it be ok if woman were not allowed to vote or severe restrictions for voting were applied to them? I don't think anyone here would be good with restricting their ability to speak their mind under the 1st Amendment or to allow unwarranted searches of their personal property or effects. The Constitution is supposed to enumerate protections against infringements of the natural rights of men (and women) not create laws to restrict these rights which are (no longer to many) self evident.

If the constitution prohibits states from outlawing abortion, it damn well prohibits them from outlawing arms.
Only one of those is even mentioned.

 

[Rethin]

This is crap. State exemption laws don't work, these guys were already found guilty

Jury finds Kansas men guilty on weapons charges despite state exemptions