Right. Well, possibly right. Ditto for bans on arms not metal detectable. This is the solicitor’s concern.
The solicitor lumped the issue of machine guns in lawful private hands with prohibiting guns for felons. Lots of crap not at issue and never disputed, just to muddy the waters.
Right. Because they are banned.
That's what you are missing. It is at issue - at least the solicitor makes the case that it does - because of how broadly the appeals court decided the case.