Hagan on Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Washington, D.C. Gun Ban
June 26, 2008
GREENSBORO, NC- State Senator and U.S. Senate Candidate Kay Hagan (D-Guilford) today praised the Supreme Court’s decision striking down Washington, D.C.’s gun ban, which was passed in 1976. Parker v. District of Columbia was overturned today in a 5-to-4 vote.
“I am a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights, and this ruling in favor of protecting those rights is the correct one. My children received lifelong hunting licenses when they were born, and hunting has been a favorite pastime of our family. Responsible gun ownership is not only part of the fabric of my state, but it is also a fundamental Constitutional right. This ruling is a victory for all law-abiding citizens and gun owners in this country, and I pledge to continue to protect their rights when I am in the U.S. Senate.”
