Daily Archives: June 28, 2010

Josh Sugarmann of The Violence Policy Center on McDonald Decision: “People Will Die”

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Robert Farago

“People will die because of this decision.  It is a victory only for the gun lobby and America’s fading firearms industry.  The inevitable tide of frivolous pro-gun litigation destined to follow will force cities, counties, and states to expend scarce … Continue reading →

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Gunmakers’ Shares Rise on News of Supreme Court McDonald Decision

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Robert Farago

“Shares in two U.S. firearms companies were up Monday,” The Wall Street Journal reports, “after the U.S. Supreme Court stuck down the City of Chicago’s decades-old ban on individual ownership of handguns . . . The 5-4 ruling follows by about … Continue reading →

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Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence on McDonald: We Won! Now Give Us Money

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Robert Farago

It’s just screen cap. Click here for the real deal. Here’s Brady jefe Paul Helmke’s declaration of victory: We are pleased that the Court reaffirmed its language in District of Columbia v. Heller that the Second Amendment individual right to … Continue reading →

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Mayors Against Illegal Guns’ Bloomberg on McDonald Decision: We Won!

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Robert Farago

The Court’s decision today and its decision in 2008 in District of Columbia v. Heller both make clear that we can work to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and terrorists while at the same time respecting the … Continue reading →

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Dem IL Rep Quigley “Disappointed” by McDonald; “Let’s Close the Gun Show Loophole!”

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Robert Farago

“I am disappointed and disheartened by the Supreme Court’s decision today. When illegal guns flood our streets, precious lives are lost and communities are destroyed. However, in its decision, the Court specifically noted that laws regulating firearms are still permissible. … Continue reading →

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Media Reaction to McDonald Decision: “Symbolic Victory”

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Robert Farago

The New York Times took one look at the Supreme’s McDonald decision, striking down Chicago’s handgun ban and said what me worry? “The ruling is an enormous symbolic victory for supporters of gun rights, but its short-term practical impact is unclear. As … Continue reading →

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McDonald Decision Opens the Door to Effective Gun Crime Measures. Maybe.

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Robert Farago
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