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U.S. Supreme Court

Mar. 4, 2010

High Court Weighs Gun Rights Against State Laws

Tackling a key gun rights question, the U.S. Supreme Court seemed receptive Tuesday to the idea of applying the Second Amendment to state regulations. What isn't clear is to what extent such a ruling would prevent states from regulating gun ownership and usage.

By Lawrence Hurley

Daily Journal Staff Writer

WASHINGTON - Tackling a key gun rights question, the U.S. Supreme Court seemed receptive Tuesday to the idea of applying the Second Amendment to state regulations.

What isn't clear is to what extent such a ruling would prevent states from regulating gun ownership and usage.

At issue is whether the Second Amendment right to bear arms should be incorporated against t...

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