Congressman Jim Moran, Representing the 8th District of Virginia
Alexandria, Arlington Fairfax County, Falls Church, Reston

Press Releases

For Immediate Release:
June 26, 2008 		Contact: Austin Durrer
202-225-4376
 

Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking DC Gun Law
 

Washington, D.C., June 26th – Congressman Jim Moran, Virginia Democrat, issued the following statement in response to today’s U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision striking down the District of Columbia’s ban on handguns and trigger lock requirements.
 
“The Court’s decision is an affront to D.C. resident’s right to enact laws in the best interest of their public-safety.

“We ought to respect the prerogatives of urban communities on the frontlines battling gun violence in the same way we respect those of more suburban and rural areas where guns are more commonly used in sport shooting and hunting.   

“I am relieved the Court didn’t take this ruling to the extreme and unravel decades of responsible gun safety laws enacted by local and state governments.  One thing is certain, the gun safety debate will continue. Future fights will be on turf where supporters of commonsense firearm safety laws stand on firm footing.”

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