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**eric_t12** · 01-09-2008, 04:54 PM

San Francisco Gun Ban Ruled Null and Void
NRA Wins Big in California State Court of Appeals
Fairfax, VA - The California State Court of Appeals announced today their decision to overturn one of the most restrictive gun bans in the country, following a legal battle by attorneys for the National Rifle Association (NRA) and a previous court order against the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

"Today's decision by the California State Court of Appeals is a big win for the law-abiding citizens and NRA Members of San Francisco," declared Chris W. Cox, NRA's chief lobbyist.

In 2005, NRA sought an injunction against the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to prevent them from enacting one of the nation's most restrictive gun bans. NRA won the injunction, but the City's mayor and Board of Supervisors ignored the court order and approved a set of penalties, including a $1,000 fine and a jail term of between 90 days and six months, for city residents who own firearms for lawful purposes in their own homes.

"We promised our California NRA members in 2005 that we would fight any gun ban instituted by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, and we haven't given up that fight," continued Cox. "Today we see our second win for the Second Amendment against the San Francisco gun ban. We beat them once in court and the City's attorney appealed based on his personal disagreement with the court's first decision to overturn the ban. Now we've beaten them again. The California State Court of Appeals has upheld the state preemption law."

Today's decision came in the form of a 3-0 opinion in favor of the lower court ruling overturning the gun ban.

"This decision is a thoughtful and well-reasoned legal opinion," concluded Cox. "I'd like to thank our approximately 4 million members, including the hundreds of thousands of members in California, for their continued commitment to protecting our cherished freedoms."

-nra-

Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America's oldest civil rights and sportsmen's group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation's leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

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Well, i can't say i agree with the NRA on many big things they get their hands into (original brady bill, and instant background checking/updating of them to name a few), but the Eddie the Eagle gun safety videos, Katrina weapons returns, and now this SF GUn Ban overturn are things i really do like about them.

bigun · 01-09-2008, 04:58 PM

Maybe all is not lost in Kalifornia yet.

Captain Jack · 01-09-2008, 04:59 PM

That is good news, but I am still getting the f**k out of this godd*mm*d city. The city itself is fine. The people who run it are not. Only 1 gun store left in the city, and NO ranges. You'll have to travel to another city for that. Not far, but still inconvenient.

Tard · 01-09-2008, 05:03 PM

We've got the anti-gunners on the run, but HERE COMES HILLARY!

SgtWKPII · 01-09-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tard

We've got the anti-gunners on the run, but HERE COMES HILLARY!

Maybe if they cry too they will get thier way?

**eric_t12** · 01-09-2008, 05:29 PM

the ban repealed - but the overly restrictive idiocy - probably still in full force

**AZXD** · 01-09-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by eric_t12

the ban repealed - but the overly restrictive idiocy - probably still in full force

Aw come on!
You know "the overly restrictive idiocy" is in full force. No need for probably

slugger6 · 01-09-2008, 06:37 PM

Finally, some good news!

bat1159man · 01-09-2008, 06:38 PM

Could Chicago be next - here's hoping!

**Old School** · 01-09-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bat1159man

Could Chicago be next - here's hoping!

I surely hope so...

OS

01-09-2008, 04:54 PM	#1
eric_t12 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SD Posts: 3,767	NRA/ILA - SF gun ban overturned San Francisco Gun Ban Ruled Null and Void NRA Wins Big in California State Court of Appeals Fairfax, VA - The California State Court of Appeals announced today their decision to overturn one of the most restrictive gun bans in the country, following a legal battle by attorneys for the National Rifle Association (NRA) and a previous court order against the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. "Today's decision by the California State Court of Appeals is a big win for the law-abiding citizens and NRA Members of San Francisco," declared Chris W. Cox, NRA's chief lobbyist. In 2005, NRA sought an injunction against the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to prevent them from enacting one of the nation's most restrictive gun bans. NRA won the injunction, but the City's mayor and Board of Supervisors ignored the court order and approved a set of penalties, including a $1,000 fine and a jail term of between 90 days and six months, for city residents who own firearms for lawful purposes in their own homes. "We promised our California NRA members in 2005 that we would fight any gun ban instituted by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, and we haven't given up that fight," continued Cox. "Today we see our second win for the Second Amendment against the San Francisco gun ban. We beat them once in court and the City's attorney appealed based on his personal disagreement with the court's first decision to overturn the ban. Now we've beaten them again. The California State Court of Appeals has upheld the state preemption law." Today's decision came in the form of a 3-0 opinion in favor of the lower court ruling overturning the gun ban. "This decision is a thoughtful and well-reasoned legal opinion," concluded Cox. "I'd like to thank our approximately 4 million members, including the hundreds of thousands of members in California, for their continued commitment to protecting our cherished freedoms." -nra- Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America's oldest civil rights and sportsmen's group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation's leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military. ------------- Well, i can't say i agree with the NRA on many big things they get their hands into (original brady bill, and instant background checking/updating of them to name a few), but the Eddie the Eagle gun safety videos, Katrina weapons returns, and now this SF GUn Ban overturn are things i really do like about them. __________________ FBI: Gun Owners are Potential Terrorists Our Economic Future: GAO 21st Century Challenges The Police Have No Duty To Protect You VFW Life Member GOA Life Member "There are lots of problems, but if you destroy the dollar, you're going to destroy a worldwide economy, and that's what we're doing." Ron Paul - Speech on the house floor 29SEP2008 opposing the reworked economic 'rescue' plan

01-09-2008, 04:58 PM	#2
bigun XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 3,034	Maybe all is not lost in Kalifornia yet. __________________ The second ammendment is the ammendment that protects all of the others.

01-09-2008, 05:03 PM	#4
Tard XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Machias, WA Posts: 3,852	We've got the anti-gunners on the run, but HERE COMES HILLARY! __________________ If you aren't part of the solution you are part of the precipitate.

01-09-2008, 05:29 PM	#6
eric_t12 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SD Posts: 3,767	the ban repealed - but the overly restrictive idiocy - probably still in full force __________________ FBI: Gun Owners are Potential Terrorists Our Economic Future: GAO 21st Century Challenges The Police Have No Duty To Protect You VFW Life Member GOA Life Member "There are lots of problems, but if you destroy the dollar, you're going to destroy a worldwide economy, and that's what we're doing." Ron Paul - Speech on the house floor 29SEP2008 opposing the reworked economic 'rescue' plan

01-09-2008, 06:37 PM	#8
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,977	Finally, some good news! __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". - Ralph Waldo Emerson

01-09-2008, 04:59 PM	#3
Captain Jack XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,742	That is good news, but I am still getting the f*k out of this goddmm*d city. The city itself is fine. The people who run it are not. Only 1 gun store left in the city, and NO ranges. You'll have to travel to another city for that. Not far, but still inconvenient.

01-09-2008, 06:38 PM	#9
bat1159man XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 4,418 Blog Entries: 2	Could Chicago be next - here's hoping! __________________ "On Iwo Island, Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue" - Admiral Nimitz, March 16, 1945 on Marines fighting on Iwo Jima Every Marine is, first and foremost, a rifleman. All other conditions are secondary. Gen. A. M. Gray, USMC Commandant of the Marine Corps http://www.nationalgunforum.com

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