Like Levy, Gura is a libertarian who contends that the government interferes too much with constitutional freedoms. Unlike Levy, who said he has never owned a firearm and doesn't want one, Gura said he keeps a handgun in his Virginia home to protect himself, his wife and their baby son.
Although he said he believes passionately in his side's interpretation of the Second Amendment, Gura argues calmly, explaining his case with soft-spoken precision, when supporters of the handgun law pointedly challenge him. In his view, although it is permissible for the government to regulate firearms ownership, the Constitution forbids an outright ban.