Hello all, my first post here that I've cut and pasted from another forum where this issue is being discussed. I have no legal education so forgive me if my questions seem a bit amateurish.
Well I've been doing a lot of reading and here are some more questions regarding Heller v DC:
DC is not a state so I would think the second amendment is directly applicable to the residents of DC. In fact, wouldn't a DC resident be provided with "raw" protection under the constitution while those of us who reside in states are left with a double set of constitutions?
Does/can this case even address the indoctrination issue of the second amendment with regard to the states?
Further I'm wondering if SCOTUS rulings can affect state supreme courts. For instance, the State of Hawaii's constitution has the exact same language as the US constitution. If the SCOTUS rules that the 2nd is an individual right would a state's constitution with the exact same wording be tied to the SCOTUS's ruling?
Thanks to anyone who can answer my questions!![]()

