WASHINGTON D.C. - Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision to strike down the Washington D.C. gun-ban in District of Columbia v. Heller, U.S. Congressman Dan released the following statement in support of the court’s decision:
“This is a victory for law abiding gun owners all across the United States. As a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, this decision renews my commitment to uphold every Oklahoman’s right to protect themselves and their family.”
In February 2008, Congressman Boren, along with hundreds of his colleagues in Congress, filed with the Supreme Court a brief for amicus curiae, or a “friend of the court” brief, contesting the constitutionality of D.C.’s ban on armed self-defense.
Boren is a member of the National Rifle Association’s Board of Directors, and has consistently received a legislative “A” rating from the NRA. He is also Co-Vice Chair of the Congressional Sportsmen Caucus which is one of the largest bipartisan caucuses in Congress.
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