Document Type
Blog Post
Publication Date
8-26-2018
Abstract
Proponents of the Second Amendment stand firm in their belief that there should be little to no restrictions on a person’s ability to obtain and maintain ownership of a gun. Others believe there should be some limitations on the right to “keep and bear arms.” In District of Columbia v. Heller, the Supreme Court upheld a person’s individual right to bear arms for lawful purposes. In Heller, the Court also refused to apply rational basis review to challenges of laws that impact a person’s enumerated rights such as the guarantee against double jeopardy, right to counsel and right to bear arms.
Recommended Citation
Timpson, C M., "Second Amendment Challenges: What Level of Constitutional Scrutiny Applies?" (2018). GGU Law Review Blog. 54.
https://digitalcommons.law.ggu.edu/ggu_law_review_blog/54
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