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Supreme Court to Rule on AR-15s | Minneapolis News

The Supreme Court is poised to make history as it takes up two landmark cases challenging bans on AR-15 style rifles — the first time it’s directly confronting laws restricting specific semi-automatic weapons. With the nation watching, the justices will weigh whether these popular firearms fall under the Second Amendment’s protection, especially after their recent rulings expanding gun rights. Both Illinois and Connecticut have long-standing bans, fueled by tragedy and tradition, but lower courts have upheld them — until now. October’s arguments could redefine gun laws nationwide. Listen in…

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