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Originally Posted by jyl
No basis in opinion to argue that NFA is unconstitutional. Court touches on Miller and NFA. Says NFA restrictions on machineguns is not contrary to Miller.
As for (semi-auto) assault rifle laws, opinion doesn't shed much/any light. Some implication that if a type of weapon is typically used by lawful citizens for lawful self-defense purposes, then ownership should be protected under Miller. But doesn't directly address it.
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Actually, the Semi-auto of today existed at the time of the Miller decision, in many forms, the Browning five and other semi autos existed. If you read this decission it clearly states that the semi auto can now be viewed as normal or common to the people. The proof will be on the government to redefine over 100 years of semi auto's not being a fire arm that is normal to the people.