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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Supreme Court Takes New Second Amendment Case


“The Supreme Court could ignite a vigorous new fight over state and local gun controls across the nation when it rules on a challenge to Chicago’s handgun ban. The court said Wednesday it will consider a challenge to Chicago’s ban, and even gun control supporters believe a victory is likely for gun-rights proponents.” (Washington Post, Thursday)

Does the Second Amendment apply to the states?

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“States’ Rights Revisited” by Gene Healy


  • Sheldon Richman is the former editor of The Freeman and a contributor to The Concise Encyclopedia of Economics. He is the author of Separating School and State: How to Liberate America's Families and thousands of articles.