CHICAGO -- Second Amendment advocacy groups say McDonald v. Chicago could be a bigger landmark case than last year’s Heller.
McDonald decision expected to build upon Heller
Will McDonald be another victory for gun rights?
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed a brief in the Supreme Court case of McDonald v. Chicago and expects a decision favoring gun rights. SAF President Alan Gottlieb spoke to Public Nuisance Wire about the ramifications of such a victory.
Must states abide by the Second Amendment?
On November 16, the Second Amendment Foundation filed a brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case of McDonald v. Chicago, challenging the constitutionality of the city’s ban on handguns.
Baucus bill threatens gun rights
Gun owners believe their Second Amendment rights will be compromised if the health care bill sponsored by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus is passed.
Ohio AG weighs in on McDonald v. Chicago
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray believes the people's Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms is fundamental and cannot be denied by state and local governments. He outlined his perspective in an exclusive interview with Public Nuisance Wire.
Ohio AG to address Supreme Court on gun rights case
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- After the U.S. Supreme Court granted full review to examine the case of McDonald v. Chicago and its implications for Second Amendment rights, Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray announced he would join in the arguments.
Heritage Foundation takes aim at gun case
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Supreme Court is gearing up to hear arguments on whether or not the 2nd Amendment applies directly to the states, an issue that could have a huge impact on gun ownership in America.
Gun rights group blasts mayor's "illegal" gun ban
SEATTLE -- If Mayor Greg Nickels bans firearms, the Seattle-based Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) will sue the city.
Petition targets gun manufacturer liability
A petition filed in Adames, et al. v. Beretta USA Corp could reopen the case of a teenager fatally shot by his best friend. Firearms instructor Jeff Dissell argues that the current lawsuit ignores federal law.
Cordray weighs in on lead paint, etc.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray recently sat down with RightOhio blogger Matt Naugle to discuss public nuisance lawsuits aimed at lead paint manufacturers and other issues facing the Buckeye State's top law enforcement official.
Former NRA chairman takes aim at gun industry lawsuits
GAINESVILLE, Fla -- If another vacancy occurs on the Supreme Court over the next year or two, it could be a nightmare scenario for the gun industry, according to Jeff Dissell, former Florida state chairman for the National Rifle Association.
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