relying on Congressional finding in P.L. 90-351, § 901(a)(3), and observing that “[i]f Congress is to effectively prevent the interstate use of guns for illegal purposes it must control their sources: manufacturers, dealers and importers”
How later courts described this case
- relying on Congressional finding in P.L. 90-351, § 901(a)(3), and observing that “[i]f Congress is to effectively prevent the interstate use of guns for illegal purposes it must control their sources: manufacturers, dealers and importers”
- holding the “acquisition of firearms is more closely related to interstate commerce than mere posses sion”
- "acquisition of firearms is more closely related to interstate commerce than mere possession"
Written by the judges who cited it.
The opinion
ON PETITION FOR REHEARING AND PETITION FOR REHEARING EN BANC
PER CURIAM:
The Petition for Rehearing is denied and no member of this panel nor Judge in regular active service on the Court having requested that the Court be polled on rehearing en banc, (Rule 35 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure; Local Fifth Circuit Rule 12) the Petition for Rehearing En Banc is denied.