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Orgetorix said:Thanks, that is interesting. I'll keep an eye on that bill. However, it's only a temporary measure, and it doesn't seem that it would lift the ban on selling handguns or transporting them into the city. Someone like me who doesn't already own a handgun (illegally) in the District would have to break the law in order to take advantage of this measure.
Just another instance of the inanity of the DC government. Pass a law that both legitimizes the actions of people already breaking the law and encourages others to break other laws so they can take advantage of it.
Check out Parker v. DC
Assuming the US District Court doesn't engage in tortuous readings, DC's ban should be struck down as unConstitutional fairly soon. At the very least Parker will go to the Supremes and should have a solid chance at a win there.
DC's attorney's have been treated like red-headed stepchildren by plaintiff's attorneys and in questioning by the judges. I'm only a legal dilettante (crim.justice student with unfinished BA) but I've seen better lawyering on TV.