D.C. v. Heller Gun Ban Case

Gun Owners of America: GOA is actively working the Heller case as well. In fact,just today our legal and educational arm, Gun Owners Foundation, officially notified the Court of its intent to file an amicus brief. last week GOA issued a press release blasting the Solicitor General's action that was picked up bynumerous media outlets across the country.

Rep. Virgil Goode (R-VA) has sent the following letter to the WhiteHouse asking them to undo the huge harm they have caused the Second Amendment with the brief they filed in the DC gun ban case.

January 22, 2008 . . . Dear President Bush:

Your Solicitor General has just filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the D.C. v. Heller case arguing that categorical gun bans of virtually all self-defense firearms are constitutional if a court determines they are "reasonable" -- the lowest standard of constitutional review.

If this view prevails, a national ban on all firearms -- including hunting rifles -- could be constitutional, even if the court decides -- on ample historical evidence -- that the Founders intended the Second Amendment as an individual right.

I would ask that you direct the Justice Department to withdraw this unfortunate brief and to replace it with an opinion which reflects the right of law-abiding Americans to keep and bear arms.

Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely yours, Virgil Goode

Rep. Goode is asking other members of Congress to add their signatures in anticipation of sending President Bush another copy of the letter. You can go to the Gun Owners Legislative Action Center to send a pre-written message urging your Rep. to be a part of this important initiative. Or directly Contact your representatives!

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