Federal Judge Declares Interstate Handgun Transfer Ban Unconstitutional

[RETOKSQUID]

Bet ol Bloomy is peeing in his post toasties right about now.

 

[RugersGR8]

http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/02/11/district-judge-rules-federal-interstate-handgun-sales-ban-unconstitutional/
District Judge Rules Federal Interstate Handgun Sales Ban Unconstitutional
by AWR Hawkins 11 Feb 2015

 

[Fyrtwuck]

Since this was a Federal "district" judges decision, what area does it affect?

 

[120 Acres]

Thats great, it would sure be nice to be able to buy a gun from the bigger stores in Fort Smith, AR vs the small time pawn shops here in Poteau. Nearest "big" gun store is Tulsa, a 2 hour drive.

I'm with ya. I work in Fort Smith, but have to stay in OK for my handgun purchases.

*You need to hit Iron Sights in Sallisaw before you head to T-town.

 

[Coded-Dude]

Since this was a Federal "district" judges decision, what area does it affect?

IANAL -my understanding is that since this was an injunction, it only affects the buyers in DC and the Seller in Texas(those listed in the lawsuit), and will remain that way until the 5th Circuit decides on it. From there it will set precedent to be challenged elsewhere and get complimentary or contradictory affirmation in which case SCOTUS will likely be the end result(SCOTUS could hear it before other challenges elsewhere; but that is unlikely IMHO).

Don't hold your breath, because it could be a while(15+ years considering how fast the courts move) before any of this affects us(if it does at all). Although I hope my timeline is greatly exaggerated.

 

[nofearfactor]

I'm with ya. I work in Fort Smith, but have to stay in OK for my handgun purchases.

*You need to hit Iron Sights in Sallisaw before you head to T-town.

Count me in. We have a family place we stay at in Sallisaw and spend alot of time in Ft Smith and Arkansas, I have rental property in Arkansas but mostly around Ft Smith.