Second Amendment Challenges to Firearms Regulations Post-Heller.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Judge-made law.

Constitutional law.

Courts.

Firearms.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (21 p), digital, PDF file)

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2013.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Discusses two-step inquiry fashioned by lower courts to analyze provisions under the Second Amendment. Highlights how this test has been employed on firearms laws that limit Second Amendment rights of certain individuals, concealed carrying laws, and other State laws. Explains Supreme Court ruling in D.C. v. Heller , which held that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the individual right to possess a firearm, unconnected with service in a militia, and use of that firearm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home. Considers how varied lower court interpretations of the Heller decision may affect burden upon Federal Government to defend firearms provisions, and considers other potential analytical frameworks.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed May 2014). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

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Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division. Second Amendment Challenges to Firearms Regulations Post-Heller

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