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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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    Gun Rights and Gun Control in California
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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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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Gun Rights and Gun Control in California
    1. 0:00Federal Gun Rights and CaliforniaYou’re reading this
    2. 16:41Hoover Dam
    3. 26:26Finance Reform under the Microscope
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