Ole Humpback
Member
No, I'm not suggesting it is unconstitutional. However; I did receive an email from one of my congresscritters and he did bring the point up:
US Rep Visclosky from IN
I find it hard to believe that the 1994 AWB was never challenged for its constitutionality in court, but I went ahead and looked for any constitutional challenges/grounds to/about NICS. Nothing came up.
Before I go replying to my congresscritter, I want to get my facts straight. What are the legal merits and detractors of NICS or an AWB? I'm fairly clear on the constitutional issues of an AWB, however NICS is another issue. I'd like some more info on it outside of a google search before I respond.
US Rep Visclosky from IN
That is why, in the 103rd Congress, I supported the assault weapons ban, which prohibited the manufacture, transfer, or possession of semi-automatic assault weapons, including those with a large capacity ammunition feeding device. I deeply regret that President Bush allowed this ban to expire in 2004. Also in the 103rd Congress, I supported passage of the Brady Act, currently known as the national instant criminal background check system, which requires background checks for all firearm transfers and purchases. I would note that the Constitutionality of these laws have never been challenged before the Supreme Court.
I find it hard to believe that the 1994 AWB was never challenged for its constitutionality in court, but I went ahead and looked for any constitutional challenges/grounds to/about NICS. Nothing came up.
Before I go replying to my congresscritter, I want to get my facts straight. What are the legal merits and detractors of NICS or an AWB? I'm fairly clear on the constitutional issues of an AWB, however NICS is another issue. I'd like some more info on it outside of a google search before I respond.