Monday, September 8, 2008

No guns for abusers

An Article just out from the Wisconsin Law Journal says that: persons in Wisconsin convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence (d.v.) will be banned from owning a firearm.

One might argue that it is a constitutional right to own a gun. but
"Judge Crabb reasoned, “These persons have shown that it is
they and not any outside intruders that pose the greater danger to their families.”"

"The ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence is constitutional."


"What the court held
Case: State v. Skoien, No. 08-CR-12.

Issue: Is the federal statute making it a crime for a person convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence offense to possess a firearm constitutional?

Holdings: Yes. The law is narrowly tailored to serve a compelling government interest, and so, does not violate the Second Amendment right to bear arms."

Domestic violence firearms ban upheld

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