‘Printz’ Will Have Effect on U.S. Gun Legislation
‘Printz’ Will Have Effect on U.S. Gun Legislation by Stephen P. Halbrook Published in National Law Journal, Aug. 18, 1997 As one of the counsel who argued Printz v. U.S., 65 U.S.L.W. 4731, in the Supreme Court, I take issue with Handgun Control Inc.’s Dennis Henigan’s claim that the ruling will not affect future gun legislation. [“Podium,” NLJ,…
Second Amendment: Post-Sniper Policy
Second Amendment: Post-Sniper Policy by Stephen P. Halbrook National Law Journal, Nov. 11, 2002 and New Jersey Law Journal, Nov. 18, 2002 The terror spread by the Washington, D.C-area snipers has prompted two reactions. One is to enact laws for ballistic “fingerprinting” of all firearms and to ban “sniper” rifles. The other is to focus on how…
The People Retain the Right to Arm Themselves
The People Retain the Right To Arm Themselves by Stephen P. Halbrook National Law Journal, May 27, 1996 I agree with Morris Dees and David Williams that acts of violence should be prosecuted. “Militia Claims Baseless,” however, overlooks some important points concerning the Bill of Rights. [“Podium,” NLJ, May 13.] Messrs. Dees and Williams seem to…
Florida Court of Appeal Invalidates Trigger-Lock Ordinance
Florida Court of Appeal Invalidates Trigger-Lock Ordinance March 2002 Read full opinion In a opinion handed down on March 20, 2002, the Florida Court of Appeal for the 3rd District held the trigger-lock ordinance of the City of South “null and void” under Florida’s preemption statute. The lawsuit against the ordinance was brought by the…