Link is to a generally sensible Second Amendment decision by 3rd Circuit. Second Amendment does not give convicted felons right to possess firearms and ammunition. This defendant had 7 pistols, five rifles, three shotguns and relevant ammo. Interesting discussion of dicta v. holding re the Heller and McD statements on presumptive constitutionality of certain firearms laws.
http://www.ca3.uscourts.gov/opinarch/092211p.pdf I generally agree to the decision, except that, as in Texas law, I would make an exception for the defendant's home. However, I would limit that exception for felons with some limit on the number and type of weapons as the right involves defensive use of firearms in the home. Dr. Ray Kessler Prof. of Criminal Justice P.S. Please feel free to check out my blog at http://crimelawandjustice.blogspot.com/
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