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Supreme Court Already Rejected the “AR-15s Didn’t Exist in 1791” Argument

As the Supreme Court prepares to hear two AR-15 ban cases, a law professor says Heller protects only arms common in 1791.

Supreme Court Already Rejected the “AR-15s Didn’t Exist in 1791” Argument

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As the Supreme Court prepares to hear two AR-15 ban cases, a law professor says Heller protects only arms common in 1791.

As the Supreme Court prepares to hear two AR-15 ban cases, a law professor says Heller protects only arms common in 1791. The Court's own opinions reject that reading.

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As the Supreme Court prepares to hear two AR-15 ban cases, a law professor says Heller protects only arms common in 1791. The Court's own opinions reject that reading.

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The Court's own opinions reject that reading.

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