For your info…… how about this…. a congressman from San Diego…….. mark mekenas mark@cannonbeachguns.com www.cannonbeachguns.com 503-436-0345
> > Hunter Supports Amicus Brief for Supreme Court Gun Case… > > Following the Supreme Court decision in District of Columbia v. > Heller, which invalidated Washington D.C.’s misguided restrictions > on handgun possession, it was announced that the Court would > consider a similar case, McDonald v. City of Chicago, this spring. > > Since the ruling in Heller applied only to federal jurisdictions, > such as Washington D.C., the Court will now consider its application > to the States under McDonald. The case is expected to address the > basis for Second Amendment protection to States through the Due > Process clause and the Privileges and Immunities clause of the > Fourteenth Amendment. > > “The Second Amendment is deeply rooted in our nation’s history and > tradition. Ensuring it’s protected for future generations, whether > for purposes of protection or outdoor recreation, is among my top > priorities.” – Rep.Duncan Hunter > > The ruling in McDonald will have major implications for the legality > of restrictive gun laws in cities and states nationwide. > Recognizing these implications, Congressman Hunter was joined by > several other Members of Congress in supporting an amicus curiae > (“friend of the court”) brief stating support for the Second > Amendment and its application to the States. > > Congressman Hunter is hopeful that the Court will reach the > conclusion that the 14th Amendment clearly applies the Second > Amendment to the States. The Court is scheduled to hear oral > arguments on March 2, 2010. > > > Visit www.hunter.house.gov to sign up for email and other electronic > updates >