Federal Judge states Illinois Assault weapon, and 30 round magazine ban are unConstitutional...

[2aguy]

Well.....duh......of course they are.......

In his decision, McGlynn called the AR-15 the "Rorschach test of America’s gun debate"; for some Americans it's a dangerous and unusual "military style assault weapon" not substantially different than the select-fire rifles used by the U.S. military. For others, including McGlynn himself, the AR-15 and other semi-automatic firearms banned under the Protect Illinois Communities Act are commonly owned and in common use for lawful purposes, and fall under the Second Amendment's protections.

... the Court holds that the Plaintiffs have met their burden to demonstrate that the AR-15 and other AR-style weapons are protected “Arms” within the definition advanced by the Seventh Circuit in Friedman and Bevis. Additionally, the Court holds that the various other “assault weapons” proscribed by PICA (including AK-type weapons, various semiautomatic shotguns, and what the Government calls “submachineguns”) are also “Arms,” as are the thirty-round large capacity magazines and various firearm attachments designated by PICA. To reiterate, all of these weapons, magazines, and attachments are bearable, not dangerous or unusual, and are in common use. Moreover, they are all possessed for lawful self-defense purposes, are either not predominately useful for military service or are dual-use items, and are not possessed for unlawful purposes.

Federal Judge Says Illinois Gun and Magazine Ban Violates Second Amendment

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[toobfreak]

McGlynn called the AR-15 the "Rorschach test of America’s gun debate"; for some Americans it's a dangerous and unusual "military style assault weapon" not substantially different than the select-fire rifles used by the U.S. military.

Bullshit. The only thing "military" about the AR-15 is its APPEARANCE. Put a wood stock on it and more conventional styling and it really isn't much different than 100 other rifles.

 

[daveman]

 

[boevans]

Well.....duh......of course they are.......

In his decision, McGlynn called the AR-15 the "Rorschach test of America’s gun debate"; for some Americans it's a dangerous and unusual "military style assault weapon" not substantially different than the select-fire rifles used by the U.S. military. For others, including McGlynn himself, the AR-15 and other semi-automatic firearms banned under the Protect Illinois Communities Act are commonly owned and in common use for lawful purposes, and fall under the Second Amendment's protections.

Federal Judge Says Illinois Gun and Magazine Ban Violates Second Amendment

bearingarms.com

The 2d is not an absolute right, but on this I agree with the judge.

 

[M14 Shooter]

"All bearable arms" - all firearms in common use for traditionally lawful purposes.

It is impossible to present a sound argument for the position that the AR15, et al, does not fall under this umbrella.

 

[daveman]

"All bearable arms" - all firearms in common use for traditionally lawful purposes.

It is impossible to present a sound argument for the position that the AR15, et al, does not fall under this umbrella.

But it's BLACK! And SCARY!! And vaporizes school CHILDREN!!!