Tuesday, June 13, 2006

San Fran: Break out your 'Protected by .357' signs

In one of the coolest and most forward-thinking rulings in San Francisco, ever, a state judge overturned a city ordinance that banned handgun possession and firearm sales in San Francisco.

The money quote:
"My clients are thrilled that the court recognized that law-abiding firearms owners who choose to own a gun to defend themselves or their families are part of the solution and not part of the problem," NRA attorney Chuck Michel said. "Hopefully, the city will recognize that gun owners can contribute to the effort to fight the criminal misuse of firearms, a goal that we all share."

The money, er, shot:
"We're disappointed that the court has denied the right of voters to enact a reasonable, narrowly tailored restriction on handgun possession," Dorsey said. "San Francisco voters spoke loud and clear on the issue of gun violence."

Narrowly tailored ... now that's funny.

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