Wednesday, March 30, 2016

CNMI's Handgun Ban Unconstitutional


U.S. District Court for the NMI Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona has declared unconstitutional the CNMI Weapons Control Act that prohibits all residents from obtaining handguns for self-defense purposes.

Manglona ruled that the handgun and handgun ammunition ban contained in the CNMI Weapons Control Act is declared unconstitutional and in violation of the Covenant that incorporated Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Manglona said the implied prohibition on issuing weapons identification cards (WIC) for self-defense, or “family defense” as stated on the WIC application, is declared unconstitutional and in violation of the Covenant that incorporated the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Apparently, now they want to ban assault rifles in the law that will make handguns legal in the CNMI. What does that have to do with anything? They've always been legal in CNMI. Lawmakers say they're worried about life safety in the CNMI due to the legalization of handguns. There are already handguns here in the CNMI owned by criminals. If lawmakers regulate it properly, it gives law-abiding citizens the means to defend their lives, their families, and their property. If you're familiar with the CNMI, you know that we can't depend on law enforcement in the time of need. As for the assault rifles ban, that's only a limitation for law-abiding citizens because criminals will have them and don't give a **** about the law. Who are we trying to protect?