2nd Amendment Challenge -- DC v. Heller

[Darren]

Tony356993 wrote:

I don't think there has been a single case where the restriction of gun ownership has led to less violent crime -- in DC and most other places, gun restrictions correlate with an increase in violent crime.

Then why restrict weapons at all? Are you saying if everyone was packing there would be less violence? I'm sure you do not think that is the case.

My point was that gun restrictions and bans don't seem to reduce violent crime. If the strategy is not effective, then there is no need to have gun control legislation.

This case has two main issues: 1. whether it's a personal right to own firearms and 2. whether gun control legislation is effective on reducing crime.

If point 2 isn't proven, then point 1 is a non issue.