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Statistical Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-07-10 03:27 PM
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Poll question: Do cities have the authority to ban handguns (or all guns)?
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Edited on Wed Jul-07-10 04:04 PM by Statistical
In light to the two recent Supreme Court decisions

So held: The Second Amendment guarantees an individual's right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home.
McDonald v. Chicago (2010)

So held: The Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms for self defense in one's home is fully applicable to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment.
DC v. Heller (2008)

Support nationally for handgun bans is very low (~30% depending on poll). I am curious what % of DU believes cities have the authority to ban firearms.

The poll is simply about banning handguns not registration, or licensing or other reasonable (or not so reasonable) restrictions. It isn't about machineguns or rocket launchers on pickup trucks. The poll has nothing to do with conceal carry or open carry. The poll has nothing to do with the individuals on Supreme Court but rather the belief (or lack of one) in individual right to own firearm.

Do you personally believe that cities have the authority to ban handguns?

The point of the poll is YOUR PERSONAL VIEW not the conclusion reached by Supreme Court. If you feel Supreme Court is wrong then vote based on your personal opinion.

Mods please don't move this thread.... at least not initially I would like to get a broader sample of public opinion.
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