Well done, a wise decision by the US Supreme Court. The struggle may have to go on at State level, but with the Supreme Courts deision behind you,it should be much easier than before.

How I wish we had a Supreme Court in the UK to remove some of the idiotic decisions made by some politicians. Our 1997 Handgun ban was supposed to eliminate firearm crime, guess what, it's up 400%.

I would suggest you lay in a supply of earplugs though, just to shut out the whinging and wailing from the liberals and the anti gun ownership people.

Harry.

I too was amazed that four of our supreme court justices, who are to be highly educated, can not read.

I believe If McCain  is not the next. You will have 6 that can not read. Whitey

Slumlord:
     Would you be so kind as to post the link to the Supreme Court decision.        thank you.        andyZ

Andy, here is a link to the Heller decision.  Beware, the full text of the decision is 157 pages long!
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If McCain is elected you will not have to worry about gun laws. Why? You will not have the money to afford a gun.

Barack Obama says he thinks the Supreme Court made the right decision, going so far as to characterize it as an endorsement of views he holds:

"I have always believed that the Second Amendment protects the right of individuals to bear arms, but I also identify with the need for crime-ravaged communities to save their children from the violence that plagues our streets through common-sense, effective safety measures. The Supreme Court has now endorsed that view, and while it ruled that the D.C. gun ban went too far, Justice Scalia himself acknowledged that this right is not absolute and subject to reasonable regulations enacted by local communities to keep their streets safe. Today's ruling, the first clear statement on this issue in 127 years, will provide much-needed guidance to local jurisdictions across the country.


As President, I will uphold the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun-owners, hunters, and sportsmen. I know that what works in Chicago may not work in Cheyenne. We can work together to enact common-sense laws, like closing the gun show loophole and improving our background check system, so that guns do not fall into the hands of terrorists or criminals. Today's decision reinforces that if we act responsibly, we can both protect the constitutional right to bear arms and keep our communities and our children safe."

The man talks out of both sides of his mouth.  If McCain wins the presidency, hold on to your wallet.  If Obama wins, wave goodbye to your money AND your freedoms.  A man is known by the company he keeps...'nuff said.

David
Montezuma, IA

Collectively it is our fault because we tolertate it and dont demand better. Obama has supported every gun control measure he ever had a chance to vote for and McCain's talk about gun show loopholes indicates he either doesnt understand the subject matter or cant really be trusted. Based on McCain's record, I think he is the lesser of two evils, and I will vote for him, but I will hold my nose the whole time. Joe S

Did you guys buy any hand guns or rifles during the Clinton administration?  I sure did. In fact, a boat load.  Could you guys go hunting under the Clinton administration? I sure did.  I had a freezer full of game.  Could you guys target shoot under the Clinton administration?  I sure did.  In fact, I have the trophies to prove it.  The 2nd amendment is in tact.  It still would be if Obama wins.  We have a constitution that will be intact no matter what.  NO FEAR! This is not Germany.  What are you worried about?  In other areas our country is going down the drain.  We need a change.  The last 7 years have been a total downer for our family.  By the way, my son Ben has served 2 tours in Iraq (USMC).  My son Zach has been in the counter terrortist unit of the Coast Guard.  My daughter Rachel is in the United States Air Force.  This family knows first hand what it means to be patriots. We love our guns and our freedom.  The present administration has done everything it could to take away our freedom.  Please wake up!    

Hello bluesman!

I am wide awake! Just becaue you are making a poor decision as to who to vote for doesnt mean anyone is questioning your motives or patriotism! I respect you and your right to dissagree with me(us). As far as the Clinton administration is concerned, the man and his wife are two amoral scoundrels who will do or say anything to get elected and who have never once actually acted to protect the Second Amenement. They manage to give lip service to deer hunters and vote in favor of every and any gun control measure they can. If I remember correctly, under the Clinton Administration , the importation of guns and ammo from China was restricted raising the price of 7.62 X 39 ammo from about 7 cents a round to about 20 cents per round., all while his Chinese campaign contributor got caught trying to smuggle full auto AK 47s into the country.If I remember correctly, the cost of primers was $30 per thousand IF YOU COULD FIND ANY! It was under the Clinton Administration that anyone who ever got convicted of a MISDEMEANOR disorderly conduct involving an allegation or accusation of domestic abuse, even if the abuse(which could include a shouting match) was NEVER PROVEN IN COURT have permanently lost their right to own a gun.. I can give you the names of LOTS of people who went to court and plead NO Contest to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct thinking that it was only a misdemeanor and would not affect their gun rights would be affected only to find out when they went to buy a gun that they were  permanently blocked for life  when the background check was run. This little souvenir of the Clinton Administration is still with us. 
I was 100% against the invasion of Iraq because I did not believe our national security was at rist, when John Kerry and all the other two faced jackasses voted for it. Now that we collectively have to pay the price for that decision many are crying uncle and are perfectly willing to publicly tell our enemies that we are quitting. Now that we are there I say we finish the job and when I decide its time to get out I would  NOT  stoop so low as to make a campaign issue out of it and tell our enemies to just hang on for 16 mo and we will leave. Obama has just yesterday announced that he wont pull the troops out without consulting with the experts, so he has already changed his position on that point. He is another one who will promise anything to get elected.
Please note I am NOT defending the Republican Party because they have bungled an opportunity to do some good and have done almost nothing with that opportunity except appoint Justice Roberts, which in and of itself made the difference between keeping and losing our gun rights. Why cant Obama be honest with the people and say that he opposes the private possession of all semi- automatics, including skeet and trap guns and target rifles? Why wont Obama publicy say that he opposes the private possession of handguns? If he lies to us on these issues what can we expect on the subjects of energy, environment, national security, health care, etc, etc, etc?  I would love to continue but its time to cast some bullets while I am still alowed to own lead and shoot it. Joe S