Replies

Still the restrictive gun states do pose some problems. Even the airline pilots association recognizes the difficulties this presents to their armed pilots. I don't have a good way of dealing with these restrictive states since I do believe in states rights.

I am amazed at how many here at FR can believe that the states can constitutionaly restrict gun rights, thus ignoring the clear words of the 2nd amendment. Can you explain these beliefs?

In a word, Cruikshank. If you read the case law, specifically the case I cited, you'll find that USSC has ruled that the 2nd Amendment does not apply to the states.

Now, you may disagree with this position, but it is a valid position with much legal precedent upon its side.

I, personally, support this ruling since I believe the US Constitution is a pact between the states and the federal government that limits the federal government and not the states. Just imagine how much mischief we would have avoid had the courts sided with this position in all aspects. The federal government would have been severly limited in meddling with matters within the states.