Weapon of Choice

The push for federal gun reform is foundering. Ian Ayres and Fredrick Vars look instead to libertarian ideas that can survive judicial review. Individuals can renounce gun-ownership rights, which prevents suicide. Citizens should be able to petition for confiscation from unlawful possessors. While Congress and the courts argue, lives can be saved.

Modul in care americanii obisnuiti, frustrati de luptele legale si politice asupra celui de-al doilea amendament, pot lupta pentru reforme care sa respecte drepturile posesorilor de arme si sa reduca violenta armelor. Legislatia care ar interzice sau ar restrange in general armele de foc afecteaza interpretarea curenta a Curtii Supreme a celui de-al doilea amendament.