31 states filed briefs in support of Heller. Tennessee’s Attorney General Robert E. Cooper, Jr. is not among them. Shame on him. [Update: No, shame on SayUncle for jumping to conclusions. Turns out, Robert E. Cooper is one of the good guys. Here’s his recent opinion on the right to arms in Tennessee:

But farther than this, it must be held, that the right to keep and bear arms involves, necessarily, the right to use such arms for all ordinary purposes, and in the ordinary modes used in the country, and to which arms are adapted, limited by the duties of a good citizen in times of peace; that in such use, he shall not use them for violation of the rights of others, or the paramount rights of the community of which he makes a part.

So, apologies to Robert E. Cooper and hats off to the guy.]

Here’s a map of the states for it. 14 states are neutral (that would include Tennessee’s Attorney General Robert E. Cooper). And only five pro DC states.

Academics for the Second Amendment has submitted their brief. You can find it here. Hats off to David Hardy for his hard work. I’m not done reading yet. Sebastian is and says it’s devastating to DC’s arguments. Of course, from what I recall of DC’s arguments, Junior could devastate them.

Law enforcement comes out in support of Heller. Including the Fraternal Order of Police, who supported the assault weapons ban (which is why I don’t give them money any more).

Update and bump: SAF has a brief too.

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