June 26, 2008, Dick Heller won the Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. Heller 5-4. This victory protected the second amendment; An individual's right to bear arms. The court's decision allowed the purchase, ownership, and use of a firearm in respect of the law. However, this case has caused a stir amongst the American people and the value of their safety within the US. The Supreme court case District of Columbia v. Heller has negatively impacted American culture and its outcome still causes mass controversy nationwide.
Dick Heller is a special police officer in D.C. who was allowed to carry a handgun while on duty. He wanted to register his handgun so that he could keep and use at home in the case of self-defense, and the District refused.
