Gun Control in New York

Paper Summary:

The paper outlines the gun control debate and reveals New York's administrative laws that operate as a ban on private gun ownership. The paper then discusses the "Heller" case that ruled that bans, such as those in the District of Columbia, violate the Second Amendment. The paper analyzes the implications of this case for New York City.

Outline:
Introduction
Gun Control in New York City
Implications of Heller

From the Paper:

"Gun control has been a very controversial issue in American society since the enactment of state and local restrictions against gun ownership by private citizens. According to proponents of private gun ownership, the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution specifically guarantees the rights of citizens to bear arms. Conversely, gun control regulation advocates maintain that the only right granted by the Second Amendment is the right of individual states to maintain armed militias, such as state national guards and police forces."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Schwartz, E. A Key Case on Gun Control: In a landmark case, the Supreme Court considers just how far the Second Amendment's freedoms go; U.S. News & World Report, July 2, 2008. Retrieved June 30, 2008 from: http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/national/2008/03/06/a-key-case-on-gun- control.html

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