Inhofe, Boren, Fallin, Lucas, Edmondson, Applaud Supreme Court's Gun Rights Ruling
Senator Jim Inhofe today applauded the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the DC Gun Ban law. The decision was 5-4.
“Today’s Supreme Court decision is a landmark victory for the protection of the Second Amendment and those of us who continue to stand up and strongly support gun rights.” Inhofe said.
“The Supreme Court is exactly right when it states ‘The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditional lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home.’" Said Congresswoman Mary Fallin: “The court made the right decision in upholding the principles of the Second Amendment. Law-abiding Americans have the right to the responsible ownership and use of handguns for sporting purposes and self defense. I am proud of the court majority, which overturned a law that was not only clearly unconstitutional, but out of step with the beliefs of a huge majority of Oklahomans.” Said Congressman Dan Boren, a member of the NRA's Board of Directors: “This is a victory for law abiding gun owners all across the United States. As a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, this decision renews my commitment to uphold every Oklahoman’s right to protect themselves and their family.” In February Boren, along with hundreds of his colleagues in Congress, filed with the Supreme Court a brief for amicus curiae, or a “friend of the court” brief, contesting the constitutionality of D.C.’s ban on armed self-defense. He is also Co-Vice Chair of the Congressional Sportsmen Caucus which is one of the largest bipartisan caucuses in Congress. “Today, the Supreme Court stood up for the individual rights of the people living and working in our nation’s capitol,” said Congressman Frank Lucas. “The Heller decision has righted a 30 year wrong and I wholeheartedly agree with it.” Attorney General Drew Edmondson applauded the ruling, noting that Oklahoma was one of 31 states that joined a "Friends of the Court" brief arguing the DC gun ban is unconstitutional. Charles Smith, executive director of the Oklahoma Rifle Association, told KTOK radio that the ruling ends the thought espoused by some that the 2nd Amendment is "a collective right." He said it clearly is an individual right to keep and bear arms. “Today’s ruling proves Barack Obama is supremely wrong when it comes to gun control,” said Matt Pinnell, Director of Oklahoma Victory. “Unlike Senator Obama and his liberal gun-grabbing buddies, Oklahomans know law-abiding citizens have the right to own firearms to protect their families. Obama’s long anti-gun history just doesn’t fit with Oklahoma and his support of gun control is proof that he’s the most liberal member of the U.S. Senate.”
Among state legislators applauding the court's decision was Senator Don Barrington of Lawton, who said, “The U.S. Supreme Court got this one right. The founding fathers intended the Second Amendment to protect the rights of individual Americans to own guns, and we finally have a ruling from the high court that the liberal gun-grabbers have gone too far in trying to take away our gun rights.”
Barrington is a member of the Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and a member of the National Rifle Association.
“This is excellent news for gun owners and for all Americans who want to own guns for hunting or to protect their families and homes,” said Barrington.
“Today’s Supreme Court decision is a landmark victory for the protection of the Second Amendment and those of us who continue to stand up and strongly support gun rights.” Inhofe said.
“The Supreme Court is exactly right when it states ‘The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditional lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home.’" Said Congresswoman Mary Fallin: “The court made the right decision in upholding the principles of the Second Amendment. Law-abiding Americans have the right to the responsible ownership and use of handguns for sporting purposes and self defense. I am proud of the court majority, which overturned a law that was not only clearly unconstitutional, but out of step with the beliefs of a huge majority of Oklahomans.” Said Congressman Dan Boren, a member of the NRA's Board of Directors: “This is a victory for law abiding gun owners all across the United States. As a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, this decision renews my commitment to uphold every Oklahoman’s right to protect themselves and their family.” In February Boren, along with hundreds of his colleagues in Congress, filed with the Supreme Court a brief for amicus curiae, or a “friend of the court” brief, contesting the constitutionality of D.C.’s ban on armed self-defense. He is also Co-Vice Chair of the Congressional Sportsmen Caucus which is one of the largest bipartisan caucuses in Congress. “Today, the Supreme Court stood up for the individual rights of the people living and working in our nation’s capitol,” said Congressman Frank Lucas. “The Heller decision has righted a 30 year wrong and I wholeheartedly agree with it.” Attorney General Drew Edmondson applauded the ruling, noting that Oklahoma was one of 31 states that joined a "Friends of the Court" brief arguing the DC gun ban is unconstitutional. Charles Smith, executive director of the Oklahoma Rifle Association, told KTOK radio that the ruling ends the thought espoused by some that the 2nd Amendment is "a collective right." He said it clearly is an individual right to keep and bear arms. “Today’s ruling proves Barack Obama is supremely wrong when it comes to gun control,” said Matt Pinnell, Director of Oklahoma Victory. “Unlike Senator Obama and his liberal gun-grabbing buddies, Oklahomans know law-abiding citizens have the right to own firearms to protect their families. Obama’s long anti-gun history just doesn’t fit with Oklahoma and his support of gun control is proof that he’s the most liberal member of the U.S. Senate.”
Among state legislators applauding the court's decision was Senator Don Barrington of Lawton, who said, “The U.S. Supreme Court got this one right. The founding fathers intended the Second Amendment to protect the rights of individual Americans to own guns, and we finally have a ruling from the high court that the liberal gun-grabbers have gone too far in trying to take away our gun rights.”
Barrington is a member of the Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus and a member of the National Rifle Association.
“This is excellent news for gun owners and for all Americans who want to own guns for hunting or to protect their families and homes,” said Barrington.
Labels: 2nd Amendment, Jim Inhofe, SCOTUS
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