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Retail Rebellion And The Second Amendment, Darrell A. H. Miller Jul 2011

Retail Rebellion And The Second Amendment, Darrell A. H. Miller

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When, if ever, is there a Second Amendment right to kill a cop? This piece seeks to answer that question. In District of Columbia v. Heller, the Supreme Court held that the Second Amendment codifies a natural right to keep and bear arms for selfdefense. That right to self-defense extends to both private and public threats, including self-defense against agents of a tyrannical government. Moreover, the right is individual. Individuals―not just communities―have the right to protect themselves from public violence. Individuals―not just militias―have the right to defend themselves against tyranny. In McDonald v. City of Chicago, the Court went further, …


Civic Constitutionalism, The Second Amendment, And The Right Of Revolution, David C. Williams Apr 2004

Civic Constitutionalism, The Second Amendment, And The Right Of Revolution, David C. Williams

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Indiana University Distinguished Faculty Research Lecture. April 23, 2003.


The Right Of The People To Keep And Bear Arms Shall Not Be Litigated Away: Constitutional Implications Of Municipal Lawsuits Against The Gun Industry, William L. Mccoskey Oct 2002

The Right Of The People To Keep And Bear Arms Shall Not Be Litigated Away: Constitutional Implications Of Municipal Lawsuits Against The Gun Industry, William L. Mccoskey

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No abstract provided.


The New First Amendment And Its Impact On The Second, Daniel O. Conkle Jul 1993

The New First Amendment And Its Impact On The Second, Daniel O. Conkle

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No abstract provided.


State Assault Rifle Bans And The Militia Clauses Of The United States Constitution, Keith R. Fafarman Jan 1991

State Assault Rifle Bans And The Militia Clauses Of The United States Constitution, Keith R. Fafarman

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No abstract provided.