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United States v. Miller (1939)

SCOTUS · Decided Decided

Case Overview

Upheld the National Firearms Act against a short-barreled shotgun owner, reasoning the weapon lacked a connection to militia service. The sparse precedent both sides claimed for seventy years until Heller.


CourtU.S. Supreme Court
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Historical/Teaching TMR-7de306c9 -
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