[DBrow]

This is a possible test case for the Second Amendment.”

How so? “Assault Weapons” are illegal in his home state, and he was caught in a state where you must have a permit to own one.

I think both states outlaw normal size magazines.

The case would be somewhat poisoned by the brass nucks and Level 3 armor, as well.

[jjm2111]

The teen is a Danbury, CT resident. CT has an AW ban, but the weapon has a fixed stock which makes it okay by CT’s ban. The shotgun has a folding stock, but it’s not a semi-auto, so it too is okay. CT has no ban on hi-cap magazines. If he was indeed passing THROUGH Massachussetts on his way to Maine, the federal law covering the transport of weapons through a state should apply.

From the article, the mom appears to be a bit ditzy. My take is the law is on the kids side. He should be reaching out to 2A groups to get this thrown out on existing federal law.

[El Gato]

This is a possible test case for the Second Amendment.”

How so? “Assault Weapons” are illegal in his home state, and he was caught in a state where you must have a permit to own one.

I think both states outlaw normal size magazines.

The case would be somewhat poisoned by the brass nucks and Level 3 armor, as well.

So the Second Amendment only kicks in when a state does not infringe upon the right to keep and bear arms?