United States v. Lopez

[thesnoo23]

Has anyone else heard about this case? It went before the supreme court, and it seems fairly clear cut, but I've never heard of it before today.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_v._Lopez

 

[madengr]

Why was the GFSZ act not repealed by this?

In theory this should prevent a national ban on CCW, but they will try anyway.

 

[thesnoo23]

I have to concur

Indeed. It seems to me that this ruling would nullify both the National Firearms Act and the Gun Control Act. Although, of course, I am not nearly as knowledgeable in these areas as our esteemed legislature in washington.

 

[madengr]

I posted the question on KSCCW to which someone responded with:

Subsequent to Lopez, the "new and somewhat improved" GFZA was passed with certain amendments that made a feeble attempt at recognizing States' rights. These amendments were put in place prior to most States having CCW and/or reciprocity with other States. I think some good arguments can be made that a permit recognized from another State is as good as a permit issued in that State, but I do not think this issue has yet been tested.

I do think that any attempt at nationwide restrictions on CCW would be met with a wall of State sovereignty suits.