The Libertarian Party of North Carolina

Supreme Court decision a victory for individual rights

RALEIGH (June 26) --The U.S. Supreme Court's decision upholding the individual right to own guns is a victory for the rights not only of gun owners but of all Americans, the Libertarian Party of North Carolina said.

"For years, Libertarians have argued that the Bill of Rights was specifically written to protect individual rights," said Barbara Howe, state party chair. "It's gratifying that the Supreme Court has finally acknowledged that fact."

"It's gratifying that the Court has agreed to the Founder's definition of militia as 'the whole of the people,'" she said.

Libertarians hope the court's ruling will help defeat anti-gun legislation currently in the NC General Assembly. One such bill is, SB2081, is being considered by the State Senate. If implemented, the bill will result in thousands of people who are a danger to no one being barred from owning guns, according to Grass Roots North Carolina.

Federal law require states to report involuntary commitments to mental institutions for the purpose of gun purchase background checks. Attorney General Roy Cooper includes those remanded to outpatient care in these reports, even though state law specifically defines such persons as "not dangerous."

Virginia, a state with a smaller population than North Carolina, used a similar law to deprived 80,000 people of their right to own a gun, according to GRNC.

For more on SB2081, go to GRNC.org

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