Gun Ruling Reaffirms Second Amendment Right

By: Sara Sultanik Fox 7 Washington D.C. Corespondent


Washington D.C. - Earlier this week the Supreme Court held that Americans have the right to bear arms anywhere they live.

In the 5-4 ruling, the High Court ruled that a 30 year gun ban in Oak Park Illinois and gun control laws in Chicago were unconstitutional. The narrow ruling expanded gun laws in state and local governments.

And gun supporters were pleased with this decision: “As a former Sheriff and a gun owner,” said Congressman Brad Ellsworth in a public statement, “This ruling is an important victory for the Second Amendment and responsible Hoosier gun owners.”

And Congressman Brett Guthrie of Kentucky agreed: “[Owensboro and Evansville] are border cities and there’s just a beautiful river between the two places,” said the Congressman, “So if...Evansville has the opportunity to change gun laws or or the city of Owensboro...this says you can’t do that there’s a national standard.”

While gun supporters agreed with the ruling, gun control advocates were not upset: “We are pleased the Court helped guide the government to what we think is a common sense solution to stopping gun violence,” stated Daniel Vice, Senior Attorney with the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.

But Vice did mention, with rights come responsibilities and it is important to always be safe when owning a weapon.