Federal Judge Upholds ban on AR-15

I think the subhead should be either So What? or Be Careful What You Wish For

Why?

When the original assault weapon ban passed Congress in 1994, the law did not end due to a successful court challenge. The law expired after 10 years. So, this court decision didn't change anything.

The status of Congress when the Assault Weapon ban took place: Senate 57/43 House 258/176 Democrat/Republican, after the next election: 47/53 and 204/230. On one hand, I don't mind if the Democrats want to commit electoral suicide, on the other hand, I don't think their defenestration is worth the assault on basic Human rights.

Gun bans as Jim Crow. By Federal Law, blacks had the same rights as any other Americans after the Civil War. But Southern states passed laws which subverted this and it was only in the 1950s and 1960s that the Federal government dismantled this situation. Why not do this again, only with gun rights? States that have arbitrary bans on various fire arms, or require licences or registration are violating the Constitution. Congress should end-run this: Pass a law which states that US citizens may keep and bear certain types of fire-arm. The law should include the provision that possession is legal, as long as a background check is passed. Proof of such a check can be obtained at any Post Office for a nominal fee of $5, which includes a picture ID (suitable for voting) and is good for 5 years.

Note: Some absolutists hate the idea of a Federal permit to carry. I do too! That is why this is not a permit (the 2nd ammendment is your permit) it is merely proof that you have passed a background check. By law (the one I propose) you are permitted to keep, carry and purchase if you have passed a background check.