Posted on Jul 20, 2016
AG Maura Healey bans sale of 'copycat' assault rifles in Massachusetts
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I love Massachusetts, I'm from there and I am proud of it's history. Hell though, what came about today is another reason to be glad that I don't live there when a moment of weakness occurs and I think about Ma.
Update - After considering responses this is what I perceive as an answer at least in line with what currently stands;
McDonald vs Chicago SCOTUS - ruled (heller) 2A protects the right to keep and bear arms for the purpose of self-defense” that “individual self-defense is ‘the central component’ of the Second Amendment right"
Caetano v. Massachusetts SCOTUS - ruled 2A “extends to arms that were not in existence at the time of the founding."
Massachusetts had actually tried to rule that “nothing in the record to suggest that [stun guns] are readily adaptable to use in the military.”
- (furthering the context of militia and not recognizing the SCOTUS ruling of an Individual right (What hypocrites try to ban something because it's not military enough)
SCOTUS vs MA Court- "By equating “unusual” with “in common use at the time of the Second Amendment’s enactment,” the court’s second explanation is the same as the first; it is inconsistent with Heller for the same reason.
(Goes to show that the Ar15 is not unusual either and very common)
SCOTUS noted: "If the fundamental right of self-defense does not protect Caetano, then the safety of all Americans is left to the mercy of state authorities who may be more concerned about disarming the people than about keeping them safe."
Update - After considering responses this is what I perceive as an answer at least in line with what currently stands;
McDonald vs Chicago SCOTUS - ruled (heller) 2A protects the right to keep and bear arms for the purpose of self-defense” that “individual self-defense is ‘the central component’ of the Second Amendment right"
Caetano v. Massachusetts SCOTUS - ruled 2A “extends to arms that were not in existence at the time of the founding."
Massachusetts had actually tried to rule that “nothing in the record to suggest that [stun guns] are readily adaptable to use in the military.”
- (furthering the context of militia and not recognizing the SCOTUS ruling of an Individual right (What hypocrites try to ban something because it's not military enough)
SCOTUS vs MA Court- "By equating “unusual” with “in common use at the time of the Second Amendment’s enactment,” the court’s second explanation is the same as the first; it is inconsistent with Heller for the same reason.
(Goes to show that the Ar15 is not unusual either and very common)
SCOTUS noted: "If the fundamental right of self-defense does not protect Caetano, then the safety of all Americans is left to the mercy of state authorities who may be more concerned about disarming the people than about keeping them safe."
AG Maura Healey bans sale of 'copycat' assault rifles in Massachusetts
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It should be clear by now that we're not engaged in a "debate" about gun rights. We're in a tug-of-war between those who respect rights and those who don't. It will not be won by court judgments. It is simply a battle of wills and we'd better "stick to our guns" or they'll become unstuck from us
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The Supreme Court of the United States is of an opinion that is contrary to what AG Laura Healey is asserting, plus it is a serious federal felony for her to use the U.S. Mail to "notify" dealers of her opinion on this matter. Dealers are also allowed to completely ignore her unlawful actions, and to repel her attempts to enforce her politics.
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SPC James Harsh
I did some looking into this based on what you've mentioned and if we look at SCOTUS Case McDonald vs Chicago in 2010 it will show the ruling that not only are we talking States right Militia that also The Individual right is upheld that 2A protect the right to self defense.
Further, add a recent SCOTUS decision Caetano v. Massachusetts where Mass argued stun guns weren't available at the time 2A was enacted, that stun guns werent a platform of the military (pushing the militia disregarding individuals right) and stun guns are not common or unusual.
We can make an informed decision on the interpretation of the 2A based on SCOTUS rulings. They are platforms for military use(hypocrites)(we know they are only semi), we are allowed weapons not around the time 2A was enacted that are common and not unusual. That the arguement of owning a firearm for self defense is invalid and false, we are entitled to keep and bear arms for the purpose of self defense.
Further, add a recent SCOTUS decision Caetano v. Massachusetts where Mass argued stun guns weren't available at the time 2A was enacted, that stun guns werent a platform of the military (pushing the militia disregarding individuals right) and stun guns are not common or unusual.
We can make an informed decision on the interpretation of the 2A based on SCOTUS rulings. They are platforms for military use(hypocrites)(we know they are only semi), we are allowed weapons not around the time 2A was enacted that are common and not unusual. That the arguement of owning a firearm for self defense is invalid and false, we are entitled to keep and bear arms for the purpose of self defense.
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SSgt James Atkinson
The Supreme Court rulings in 6 cases has stated that Self Protection is a lawful use of these arms, as is Militia Service, plus training and practice for Militia service, and self-protection. These, and others are the traditionally lawful activities which are explicitly affirmed by the Supreme Court of the United States. The AG of Massachuesstes does not have the power to overrule the Supreme Court of the United States, and she can be removed from office for insurrection if she persists in her delusions and forbidded actions.
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And how many gun related deaths in MA is caused by a rifle of any kind in the past 5 years?
The FBI tables on this statistic shows a big fat 0.
Can someone explain to me how this MA ban will effect the gun death rate in MA?
This shows an ignorance on the part of the people, elected officials, and appointed officials. And I thought that some of the most brainiac mathematicians were educated in Massachusetts. This shows to me that the extremely thin line between brilliance (genius) and dementia really is, and it appears that it does not exist in that poor state at the governmental level.
The FBI tables on this statistic shows a big fat 0.
Can someone explain to me how this MA ban will effect the gun death rate in MA?
This shows an ignorance on the part of the people, elected officials, and appointed officials. And I thought that some of the most brainiac mathematicians were educated in Massachusetts. This shows to me that the extremely thin line between brilliance (genius) and dementia really is, and it appears that it does not exist in that poor state at the governmental level.
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SGT Steve Oakes
This is nothing more than a political maneuver. Now they can say " See we are looking out for the welfare of our constituents!"
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