Gun Control & RKBA

Eugene

(62,816 posts) Tue Apr 17, 2018, 02:30 PM Apr 2018

Massachusetts top court declares stun gun ban unconstitutional

Source: Reuters

U.S. APRIL 17, 2018 / 12:58 PM / UPDATED 2 HOURS AGO

Massachusetts top court declares stun gun ban unconstitutional

Nate Raymond
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BOSTON (Reuters) - The top court in Massachusetts on Tuesday struck down a state law that banned civilians from possessing stun guns, saying the law violated the U.S. Constitution’s Second Amendment, which protects Americans’ right to bear arms.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled in the case of a man who was criminally charged for possessing a stun gun, holding that such weapons constitute “arms” protected by the Second Amendment.

“Therefore, under the Second Amendment, the possession of stun guns may be regulated, but not absolutely banned,” Chief Justice Ralph Gants wrote for the 6-0 court.

The court dismissed a criminal stun gun possession charge against Jorge Ramirez, who was arrested in 2015 after police discovered one in his pants pocket following a traffic stop. He also was charged with firearms offenses.

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Massachusetts top court declares stun gun ban unconstitutional (Original Post) Eugene Apr 2018 OP

Massachusetts ain't as liberal as its reputation C_U_L8R Apr 2018 #1

but it was a liberal decision gejohnston Apr 2018 #3

I prefer my individual liberty not to be stun-gunned C_U_L8R Apr 2018 #4

that is simple regardless of any laws, gejohnston Apr 2018 #5

Your protection from illegal violence ... Straw Man Apr 2018 #8

Is it that you are sarisataka Apr 2018 #6

"wrote for the 6-0 court." - that's pretty definitive. n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2018 #2

In what possible way sarisataka Apr 2018 #7

Possably the type that "shoots" the darts. n/t oneshooter Apr 2018 #9

C_U_L8R

(45,827 posts)

1. Massachusetts ain't as liberal as its reputation

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 02:34 PM

Apr 2018

There are some big blue peaks surrounded by vast red swamps.

gejohnston

(17,502 posts)

3. but it was a liberal decision

Reply to C_U_L8R (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 03:06 PM

Apr 2018

liberal defined as increased individual liberty and consistent with the Founders (who were liberals and fans of the Enlightenment) intent. There are utilitarian and authoritarian/arguments for gun control (and disarming a people) but not a liberal one, or at least I haven't seen any.

C_U_L8R

(45,827 posts)

4. I prefer my individual liberty not to be stun-gunned

Reply to gejohnston (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 03:54 PM

Apr 2018

or any gunned for that matter.

gejohnston

(17,502 posts)

5. that is simple regardless of any laws,

Reply to C_U_L8R (Reply #4)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 03:58 PM

Apr 2018

don't be a predator and stay away from gangs. Granted, there are rare exceptions as seen in the media. That being the case, self defense is a fundamental natural right. It's inconsistent to say "her body her choice" when it comes to abortion yet say one doesn't have the right (and the means to) defend themselves from attack. Also, predators and gangs don't care about laws.