[Blood of Tyrants]

First, the DOMA does not force states to nor prohibit them from recognizing gay marriage in another states. It merely states that one state can be forced to recognize gay marriage simply because another state does. Each state is left to their own. There is no right to marry a person of the same sex.

First, keeping and bearing rights is a right that the founding fathers thought so important that they enumerated that right. That right is not limited by state borders. A nationwide recognition of carry permits would simply reinforce that right.

[gusty]

I stated if DOMA is overturned in the courts. As of today states cannot be forced to do anything in regards to marriage. However if DOMA is declared unconstitutional, than states will be forced to recognize gay marriage. As per your second point, I agree. However in reality, it is not in effect. My point is that if DOMA is overturned by the courts, their might be hope in fully implementing the 2nd Amendment. Like I said, there may be a silver lining. I also wonder how the Left would react. Would they not care, or could we see a 180 degree turn. Maybe if gun owners supported the overturning of DOMA because it would allow 50 state CCW, the Left would drop this like a hot potatoe (I have to stay consistent in my misspelling).