Gun Policy News
US Supreme Court Decision Brings 'A New Chance to Curb Gun Violence'
17 July 2008
Washington Post, Opinion
The Supreme Court decision last month overturning the District's handgun ban, though controversial, may have ended a long-standing political logjam. As a local law enforcement official, I hope this decision will allow a working coalition to transcend partisan disagreements and support strategies proven to reduce gun violence.
The ruling left almost entirely intact the gun restrictions in Maryland and most other jurisdictions. Still permitted are: licensing... (GunPolicy.org)