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To: Wolfstar
The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditional lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home.

Uh-oh. Can this ruling be used to prohibit self defense outside the home?

459 posted on 06/26/2008 7:37:08 AM PDT by pabianice
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To: pabianice

“The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditional lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home.

Uh-oh. Can this ruling be used to prohibit self defense outside the home?”

No. The “such as” is an example without limitation. It like saying “Sports cars go fast, such as a Porsche.” It doesn’t mean there are not other fast cars besides a Porsche.


504 posted on 06/26/2008 7:45:41 AM PDT by MeanWestTexan (Kol Hakavod Mossad!)
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I think state laws would apply there.


564 posted on 06/26/2008 7:56:52 AM PDT by Double Tap
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