Supreme Court Backs Right to Bear Arms http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91959680&ft=1&f=91959680 The Supreme Court rules that individuals have a right to bear arms, striking down the District of Columbia's law banning the possession of handguns. The historic ruling is the high court's first comprehensive decision on individual rights under the Second Amendment. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:21:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Supreme Court Backs Right to Bear Arms http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91959680&ft=1&f=91959680 yes Some In D.C. Ready To Pull Trigger On Owning Gun Some D.C. residents and entrepreneurs are eager to take a shot at owning a gun or gun shop. Officials, however, continue to address the ricochet effects of the recent Supreme Court decision on the city's handgun ban. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:21:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92466388&ft=1&f=91959680 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92466388&ft=1&f=91959680 Some D.C. residents and entrepreneurs are eager to take a shot at owning a gun or gun shop. Officials, however, continue to address the ricochet effects of the recent Supreme Court decision on the city's handgun ban. 0 no Some D.C. residents and entrepreneurs are eager to take a shot at owning a gun or gun shop. Officials, however, continue to address the ricochet effects of the recent Supreme Court decision on the city's handgun ban.

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]]> D.C. Police Chief Weighs In On Gun Ruling Now that the Supreme Court has overturned Washington, D.C.'s ban on handguns, the city has been working to figure out how to comply with the court's decision while still addressing concerns about crime and safety. Co-host Ari Shapiro talks with Washington, D.C., Police Chief Cathy Lanier about the city's next steps. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92060069&ft=1&f=91959680 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92060069&ft=1&f=91959680 Now that the Supreme Court has overturned Washington, D.C.'s ban on handguns, the city has been working to figure out how to comply with the court's decision while still addressing concerns about crime and safety. Co-host Ari Shapiro talks with Washington, D.C., Police Chief Cathy Lanier about the city's next steps. 0 no Now that the Supreme Court has overturned Washington, D.C.'s ban on handguns, the city has been working to figure out how to comply with the court's decision while still addressing concerns about crime and safety. Co-host Ari Shapiro talks with Washington, D.C., Police Chief Cathy Lanier about the city's next steps.

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]]> NRA Eyes More Targets After D.C. Gun-Ban Win The landmark Supreme Court decision on gun rights has sparked a series of lawsuits by the National Rifle Association against handgun bans in five jurisdictions around the country. The NRA is suing San Francisco, Chicago and three smaller municipalities. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92008363&ft=1&f=91959680 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92008363&ft=1&f=91959680 The landmark Supreme Court decision on gun rights has sparked a series of lawsuits by the National Rifle Association against handgun bans in five jurisdictions around the country. The NRA is suing San Francisco, Chicago and three smaller municipalities. 0 no The landmark Supreme Court decision on gun rights has sparked a series of lawsuits by the National Rifle Association against handgun bans in five jurisdictions around the country. The NRA is suing San Francisco, Chicago and three smaller municipalities.

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]]> NRA Seeks to Overturn Handgun Bans Beyond D.C. A day after the Supreme Court issued a landmark gun ruling striking D.C.'s handgun ban, the National Rifle Association filed suit in five jurisdictions to overturn their bans as well. One of the suits is against San Francisco over its ban on handguns in public housing. Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91993779&ft=1&f=91959680 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91993779&ft=1&f=91959680 A day after the Supreme Court issued a landmark gun ruling striking D.C.'s handgun ban, the National Rifle Association filed suit in five jurisdictions to overturn their bans as well. One of the suits is against San Francisco over its ban on handguns in public housing. 0 no A day after the Supreme Court issued a landmark gun ruling striking D.C.'s handgun ban, the National Rifle Association filed suit in five jurisdictions to overturn their bans as well. One of the suits is against San Francisco over its ban on handguns in public housing.

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]]> Views Diverge over Gun Ruling The Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Washington, D.C., gun ban revives a national debate over Second Amendment rights and gun control. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91967485&ft=1&f=91959680 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91967485&ft=1&f=91959680 The Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Washington, D.C., gun ban revives a national debate over Second Amendment rights and gun control. no The Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Washington, D.C., gun ban revives a national debate over Second Amendment rights and gun control.

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]]> Americans Savor Their Right to Bear Arms Most Americans still want the right to bear arms — and the opposition to a ban on the sale of handguns has grown stronger. A sampling of polls show how opinions on gun laws have evolved over the past two decades. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:14:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91966629&ft=1&f=91959680 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91966629&ft=1&f=91959680 Most Americans still want the right to bear arms — and the opposition to a ban on the sale of handguns has grown stronger. A sampling of polls show how opinions on gun laws have evolved over the past two decades. no Most Americans still want the right to bear arms — and the opposition to a ban on the sale of handguns has grown stronger. A sampling of polls show how opinions on gun laws have evolved over the past two decades.

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]]> What the Handgun Ruling Really Means The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Washington D.C. handgun ban is unconstitutional. Chris Cox, legislative director for the National Rifle Association discusses what the decision means for gun owners across the country. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91964124&ft=1&f=91959680 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91964124&ft=1&f=91959680 The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Washington D.C. handgun ban is unconstitutional. Chris Cox, legislative director for the National Rifle Association discusses what the decision means for gun owners across the country. 0 no The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Washington D.C. handgun ban is unconstitutional. Chris Cox, legislative director for the National Rifle Association discusses what the decision means for gun owners across the country.

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]]> What Obama Thinks of Handguns Lawmakers head out for the July 4 break with this week's Supreme Court decisions on their minds: Justices overturned the right of cities to ban handguns. Many Democrats are wringing their hands, but quite a few were supportive, including Barack Obama — sort of. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91964127&ft=1&f=91959680 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91964127&ft=1&f=91959680 Lawmakers head out for the July 4 break with this week's Supreme Court decisions on their minds: Justices overturned the right of cities to ban handguns. Many Democrats are wringing their hands, but quite a few were supportive, including Barack Obama — sort of. 0 no Lawmakers head out for the July 4 break with this week's Supreme Court decisions on their minds: Justices overturned the right of cities to ban handguns. Many Democrats are wringing their hands, but quite a few were supportive, including Barack Obama — sort of.

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]]> Gun Ruling Reverberates with Politicians, Police The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday for the first time that the Second Amendment to the Constitution protects an individual's right to own a gun. Gun rights advocates say there will be a flood of lawsuits attempting to ease regulations on gun ownership. Big city mayors and police chiefs predict an increase in gun violence. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91955574&ft=1&f=91959680 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91955574&ft=1&f=91959680 The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday for the first time that the Second Amendment to the Constitution protects an individual's right to own a gun. Gun rights advocates say there will be a flood of lawsuits attempting to ease regulations on gun ownership. Big city mayors and police chiefs predict an increase in gun violence. 0 no The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday for the first time that the Second Amendment to the Constitution protects an individual's right to own a gun. Gun rights advocates say there will be a flood of lawsuits attempting to ease regulations on gun ownership. Big city mayors and police chiefs predict an increase in gun violence.

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]]> Chicago-Area Gun Owners Praise D.C. Ruling Gun owners are praising the U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down a ban on handgun ownership in the District of Columbia, which has one of the strictest laws of its kind. Chicago's is similar, and some gun owners there filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging the city's anti-gun law. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91955577&ft=1&f=91959680 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91955577&ft=1&f=91959680 Gun owners are praising the U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down a ban on handgun ownership in the District of Columbia, which has one of the strictest laws of its kind. Chicago's is similar, and some gun owners there filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging the city's anti-gun law. 0 no Gun owners are praising the U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down a ban on handgun ownership in the District of Columbia, which has one of the strictest laws of its kind. Chicago's is similar, and some gun owners there filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging the city's anti-gun law.

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]]> McCain Praises Gun Ruling; Obama More Cautious The presumptive Republican and Democratic presidential nominees have reacted to Thursday's Supreme Court ruling that protects an individual's right town on a gun. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91955580&ft=1&f=91959680 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91955580&ft=1&f=91959680 The presumptive Republican and Democratic presidential nominees have reacted to Thursday's Supreme Court ruling that protects an individual's right town on a gun. 0 no The presumptive Republican and Democratic presidential nominees have reacted to Thursday's Supreme Court ruling that protects an individual's right town on a gun.

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]]> U.S. Gun Laws: A History The Supreme Court's decision on the right to bear arms is the latest milestone in the long history of U.S. gun legislation. Read a selected timeline. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:36:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91942478&ft=1&f=91959680 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91942478&ft=1&f=91959680 The Supreme Court's decision on the right to bear arms is the latest milestone in the long history of U.S. gun legislation. Read a selected timeline. no The Supreme Court's decision on the right to bear arms is the latest milestone in the long history of U.S. gun legislation. Read a selected timeline.

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]]> Q&A: D.C. Gun Ban Overturned; What's Next? The Supreme Court's ruling that Washington, D.C., can't ban its residents from owning handguns has advocates on both sides of the gun-control issue scrambling to reshape their strategies. Stanford law professor Robert Weisberg, a former Supreme Court clerk, offers his perspective on the decision. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:22:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91931889&ft=1&f=91959680 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91931889&ft=1&f=91959680 The Supreme Court's ruling that Washington, D.C., can't ban its residents from owning handguns has advocates on both sides of the gun-control issue scrambling to reshape their strategies. Stanford law professor Robert Weisberg, a former Supreme Court clerk, offers his perspective on the decision. no The Supreme Court's ruling that Washington, D.C., can't ban its residents from owning handguns has advocates on both sides of the gun-control issue scrambling to reshape their strategies. Stanford law professor Robert Weisberg, a former Supreme Court clerk, offers his perspective on the decision.

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]]> D.C. Mayor: Court Ruling May Mean More Violence Washington, D.C., Mayor Adrian Fenty says Thursday's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down the District ban on handguns will mean more gun violence in the city. But the decision doesn't mean guns will go on sale in the city anytime soon. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91934889&ft=1&f=91959680 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91934889&ft=1&f=91959680 Washington, D.C., Mayor Adrian Fenty says Thursday's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down the District ban on handguns will mean more gun violence in the city. But the decision doesn't mean guns will go on sale in the city anytime soon. 0 no Washington, D.C., Mayor Adrian Fenty says Thursday's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down the District ban on handguns will mean more gun violence in the city. But the decision doesn't mean guns will go on sale in the city anytime soon.

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]]> Supreme Court Strikes Down D.C. Handgun Ban The Supreme Court for the first time ruled that the Second Amendment guarantees individuals the right to own a gun. The 5-4 opinion said the justices expect new cases to test the boundaries of government limits on those lawfully held guns. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91934910&ft=1&f=91959680 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91934910&ft=1&f=91959680 The Supreme Court for the first time ruled that the Second Amendment guarantees individuals the right to own a gun. The 5-4 opinion said the justices expect new cases to test the boundaries of government limits on those lawfully held guns. 0 no The Supreme Court for the first time ruled that the Second Amendment guarantees individuals the right to own a gun. The 5-4 opinion said the justices expect new cases to test the boundaries of government limits on those lawfully held guns.

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