And all he got was a .22

NYcarry · August 19th, 2008, 12:32 AM

Man whose lawsuit scuttled DC gun ban gets permit

11 hours ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — The man whose lawsuit overturned Washington's handgun ban has successfully registered his revolver, ending a more than 30-year wait to keep the weapon in his home.

Dick Heller walked out of D.C. police headquarters Monday, clutching a yellow firearms registration certificate stamped "approved." He gave the thumbs-up sign, grinned and said, "Victory!"

Heller was among the first people to seek a gun permit under new rules adopted after the Supreme Court struck down the city's 32-year-old handgun ban in June. Heller was the plaintiff in that case.

He won approval to keep a .22-caliber revolver at home after coming to police headquarters in July to be fingerprinted and take a firearms proficiency test. Police approved the weapon after completing a background check.

The Associated Press: Man whose lawsuit scuttled DC gun ban gets permit

Siafu · August 19th, 2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by IsaacNewton

Man whose lawsuit scuttled DC gun ban gets permit

11 hours ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — The man whose lawsuit overturned Washington's handgun ban has successfully registered his revolver, ending a more than 30-year wait to keep the weapon in his home.

Dick Heller walked out of D.C. police headquarters Monday, clutching a yellow firearms registration certificate stamped "approved." He gave the thumbs-up sign, grinned and said, "Victory!"

Heller was among the first people to seek a gun permit under new rules adopted after the Supreme Court struck down the city's 32-year-old handgun ban in June. Heller was the plaintiff in that case.

He won approval to keep a .22-caliber revolver at home after coming to police headquarters in July to be fingerprinted and take a firearms proficiency test. Police approved the weapon after completing a background check.

The Associated Press: Man whose lawsuit scuttled DC gun ban gets permit

I wonder if he had to do a range test. If so, maybe a .22 wasn't such a bad idea. I took my road test in a Ford Pinto but had a Nissan 280 ZX waiting for me at home.

Either way, a well placed .22 round will definitely poop on a BG's party. I just bought a Walther P22 today, and while I don't intend to use it for defense I will if it comes down to it.

jonesy_26 · August 19th, 2008, 01:47 AM

I believe he owns a .45, described as a 7 shot pistol in various articles, so its probably a 1911, but its considered a machine gun, and he can't register it. Thus the second lawsuit concerning the banning of semi-autos.

Roadrunner · August 19th, 2008, 05:57 AM

Don't misunderstand me here, this is progress and I'm happy about it; yet at the same time it grates my nerves raw to see it reported that the man "won approval" for a CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT! What happened was that his right was finally recognized after far too much effort and expense. Still, it is a giant step in the right direction; I congratulate him and look forward to seeing the results of his second lawsuit.

dukalmighty · August 19th, 2008, 06:29 AM

This was his second attempt to register his handgun the first attempt was for a 1911 45 and they claim any bottom fed magazine weapon is a machinegun,which isnot what the federal government calls a machinegun but i'm not surprised,if they saw a full auto airsoft they would probably throw you in jail for possession

whyipackmy45 · August 19th, 2008, 06:58 PM

Machine gun?

Then my rifle must be a WMD.

August 19th, 2008, 12:32 AM	#1
NYcarry Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 299	And all he got was a .22 Man whose lawsuit scuttled DC gun ban gets permit 11 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) — The man whose lawsuit overturned Washington's handgun ban has successfully registered his revolver, ending a more than 30-year wait to keep the weapon in his home. Dick Heller walked out of D.C. police headquarters Monday, clutching a yellow firearms registration certificate stamped "approved." He gave the thumbs-up sign, grinned and said, "Victory!" Heller was among the first people to seek a gun permit under new rules adopted after the Supreme Court struck down the city's 32-year-old handgun ban in June. Heller was the plaintiff in that case. He won approval to keep a .22-caliber revolver at home after coming to police headquarters in July to be fingerprinted and take a firearms proficiency test. Police approved the weapon after completing a background check. The Associated Press: Man whose lawsuit scuttled DC gun ban gets permit

August 19th, 2008, 05:57 AM	#4
Roadrunner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NW PA Posts: 671	Don't misunderstand me here, this is progress and I'm happy about it; yet at the same time it grates my nerves raw to see it reported that the man "won approval" for a CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT! What happened was that his right was finally recognized after far too much effort and expense. Still, it is a giant step in the right direction; I congratulate him and look forward to seeing the results of his second lawsuit. __________________ - Kurt “Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.” ~Pericles of Athens Primary Carry - Colt Commander .45 in a Brommeland Max-Con V

August 19th, 2008, 06:29 AM	#5
dukalmighty VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas Posts: 3,425	This was his second attempt to register his handgun the first attempt was for a 1911 45 and they claim any bottom fed magazine weapon is a machinegun,which isnot what the federal government calls a machinegun but i'm not surprised,if they saw a full auto airsoft they would probably throw you in jail for possession __________________ I like Poetry,Long Walks On The Beach,And Poking Dead Things With A Stick

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August 19th, 2008, 01:47 AM	#3
jonesy_26 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SE MI Posts: 247	I believe he owns a .45, described as a 7 shot pistol in various articles, so its probably a 1911, but its considered a machine gun, and he can't register it. Thus the second lawsuit concerning the banning of semi-autos.