Mar 10, 01:49 AM

Supreme Court to Decide on Second Amendment Case Involving Smith & Wesson, Mexican Government, and Short-Barreled Rifles

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to deliberate on a case that could impact the Second Amendment, particularly regarding the legality of restrictions on short-barreled rifles (SBRs). Legal experts, including Stephen Halbrook, suggest that the Court appears inclined to rule in favor of Smith & Wesson and against the Mexican government's stance on firearm regulations. Critics argue that the 7th Circuit's interpretation of what constitutes an 'arm' is flawed, asserting that SBRs fall under the Second Amendment's protections. The upcoming decision could set important precedents regarding firearm rights and regulatory limitations.

#Second Amendment #Stephen Halbrook #Court #Mexican government #7th Circuit

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Hannah Hill@hannahhill_sc
1 year ago
The 7th Circuit's "xxxx firearm is not an 'arm'" schtick is getting really repetitive. The short-barreled rifle ban could never survive the Bruen test under a good-faith application. https://t.co/0IGQA8SMvf
Kostas Moros@MorosKostas
1 year ago
Complete nonsense, but not surprising from such a panel. Heller is clear that the 2A covers, prima facie, all bearable arms. SBRs are bearable arms. Any restrictions must be justified with historical tradition. But the 7th Circuit doesn't care. And if SCOTUS is unwilling to… https://t.co/pezpuaxreE
Volokh Conspiracy@VolokhC
1 year ago
[Stephen Halbrook] Second Amendment Roundup: Court Seems Disposed to Rule for S&W and Against Mexico https://t.co/s5VBkJob67

Supreme Court to Decide on Second Amendment Case Involving Smith & Wesson, Mexican Government, and Short-Barreled Rifles

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