Jackie Walorski Responds to SCOTUS Ruling
State Representative Jackie Walorski (R, HD-21) released this statement on yesterday’s ruling by the Supreme Court on DC v. Heller, the 2nd Amendment case.
I am absolutely elated with the US Supreme Court’s decision to stand on the side of our forefathers and our citizens’ right to bear arms. What a major win today! If you haven’t taken a moment to celebrate, please do…these kind of wins don’t come that often.
Being a major proponent of the 2nd Amendment, I am grateful that the right decision came down as it did. I have authored significant pro-gun legislation in Indiana, including Indiana’s Lifetime Handgun Permit and I couldn’t be happier. The right to bear arms and to protect ourselves, our families and our properties is a monumental cornerstone of the US Constitution. Whenever an elected official starts talking about “banning” guns or supporting “gun free” zones, it’s time to worry. When that happens, the ONLY people with arms are criminals who aren’t obeying any laws, let alone gun laws.
In light of this ruling, I again applaud the South Bend Common Council for dropping their idea of banning guns from city owned property in the City of South Bend, Indiana. Today’s ruling reinforces their decision as the right one.
June 30th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Okay, Jackie. We’ll be watching this session.
Will you continue to sponsor/support bills that will allow those law-abiding citizens with concealed-carry permits to defend themselves to & from & on school grounds, to & from & in courthouse buildings, and yes, even at the statehouse where only assemblymen like you can carry?
You’re only as good as your last bill and must not rest until law-abiding Hoosiers are free to carry and defend themselves, without a permit, anywhere in the state.