[JeffAtlanta]

The wrong decision in this case would start a civil war.

This decision would only affect the federal government. Unless, the SCOTUS chooses to incorporate the 2nd amendment to apply to the states, then individual states like Illinois are free to do whatever they want regarding gun ownership.

[Atlas Sneezed]

This decision would only affect the federal government. Unless, the SCOTUS chooses to incorporate the 2nd amendment to apply to the states, then individual states like Illinois are free to do whatever they want regarding gun ownership.

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Even if you are correct, keep in mind that good legal precedent is built one step at a time. Parker gives a good foundation to proceed from there. (Thurgood Marshall talked about this in the context of Civil Rights litigation strategy.)

[Texas Federalist]

This decision would only affect the federal government.

Actually, the rationale the D.C. circuit used to decide the case is premised on incorporation. The court reasoned that the D.C. law should be treated like a state law.