An American city has a high crime rate. A citizen of that city wants to own a firearm so he can protect his property. The city does not allow residents to own certain types of firearms. The citizen files suit, claiming that his right to own a firearm is protected by the Bill of Rights. The Supreme Court rules in favor of the citizen and strikes down the city’s ban on certain types of firearms.
Answer
A
The city was unable to ban firearms because it lacked the power of a state.
B
The Supreme Court ruled that the Second Amendment is enforceable upon the states.
C
The citizen was successful because he argued that the city was discriminating against him.
D
The federal statutes on firearms took precedence over stricter state and city laws that limited ownership.