Federal Appeals Court Overturns Missouri's Gun Law
The court ruled the Second Amendment Preservation Act unconstitutional, citing the Supremacy Clause.
- The law aimed to invalidate certain federal gun regulations within Missouri.
- Missouri officials faced fines for enforcing federal gun laws without state equivalents.
- The U.S. Department of Justice argued the law hindered federal enforcement efforts.
- Missouri Attorney General plans to review and possibly appeal the decision.
- The ruling underscores federal law's precedence over state legislation.