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Which Way, L.A.?

Federal Gun Rights and California

Yesterday’s 5-to-4 Supreme Court ruling said the Second Amendment permits Americans to keep handguns at home for the purpose of self-defense. But, in his majority opinion, Justice Samuel Alito also said that "does not imperil every law regulating firearms." He did not say what constitutes what he called "reasonable regulations."

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Yesterday’s 5-to-4 Supreme Court ruling said the Second Amendment permits Americans to keep handguns at home for the purpose of self-defense. But, in his majority opinion, Justice Samuel Alito also said that "does not imperil every law regulating firearms." He did not say what constitutes what he called "reasonable regulations." We speak with an attorney representing the National Rifle Association and the California Rifle and a former commissioner with the LA Police Department.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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    Chuck Michel

    Civil Rights Attorney, National Rifle Association

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    Ann Reiss Lane

    Founder and Chair, Women against Gun Violence

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