Chicago gun sale ban unconstitutional, judge rules

[CollectivismMustDie]

Chicago gun sale ban unconstitutional, judge rules

Published January 07, 2014Associated Press

A federal judge on Monday overturned Chicago's ban on the sale and transfer of firearms, ruling that the city's ordinances aimed at reducing gun violence are unconstitutional.

U.S. District Judge Edmond E. Chang said in his ruling that while the government has a duty to protect its citizens, it's also obligated to protect constitutional rights, including the right to keep and bear arms for self-defense. However, Chang said he would temporarily stay the effects of his ruling, meaning the ordinances can stand while the city decides whether to appeal.

The decision is just the latest to attack what were some of the toughest gun-control laws in the nation. In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Chicago's long-standing gun ban. And last year, Illinois legislators were forced by a federal appeals court to adopt a law allowing residents to carry concealed weapons in Illinois, the only state that still banned the practice. The resulting state law largely stripped city and officials of surrounding Cook County of their authority to regulate guns, which especially irked officials in Chicago, where residents had to apply for concealed-carry permits through the police chief.

National Rifle Association lobbyist Todd Vandermyde applauded Chang's decision, saying the fact a federal judge appointed by President Barack Obama "ruled in favor of the Second Amendment, shows how out of step and outrageous Chicago's ordinances really are."

Chang's ruling came in a lawsuit filed by the Illinois Association of Firearms Retailers and three Chicago residents. The judge noted Chicago's ban covers not only federally licensed firearms dealers, but also gifts among family members, all in the name of reducing gun violence.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/01/06/chicago-gun-sale-ban-unconstitutional-judge-rules/

 

Anyone think Chicago will stop being cute after this?

I don't.

CMD

[Eupher]

No, the asshats will appeal because "it's all about the chillrun."

These idiots still think that restricting guns and transfers is going to mean fewer drive-bys.

Actually, Chicago did record 500 homicides in 2013, ~435 (I forget the number) were caused by guns, especially handguns. That was a 17% drop over the previous year, but basically put the overall numbers back in 2011 territory and previous years.

The idjits are all jumping on the Rahm bandwagon thinking he's the prayerful answer to all their problems.

He's not, but you can't tell them that. 

[docstew]

No, the asshats will appeal because "it's all about the chillrun."

These idiots still think that restricting guns and transfers is going to mean fewer drive-bys.

Actually, Chicago did record 500 homicides in 2013, ~435 (I forget the number) were caused by guns, especially handguns. That was a 17% drop over the previous year, but basically put the overall numbers back in 2011 territory and previous years.

The idjits are all jumping on the Rahm bandwagon thinking he's the prayerful answer to all their problems.

He's not, but you can't tell them that. 

But, how could there be that many gun deaths? Guns are illegal! Are you implying that people who would murder someone don't follow other laws?

[Eupher]

But, how could there be that many gun deaths? Guns are illegal! Are you implying that people who would murder someone don't follow other laws?

 

That's the 800 lb. gorilla in the room that nobody talks about.

[Mr Mannn]

Democrats don't recognize law or the Constitution.
They will find a way to deny free men their rights-it's what democrats do.

[Freeper]

That's the 800 lb. gorilla in the room that nobody talks about.

What does this thread have to do with Nadin? Ohh wrong 800 lb gorilla.