Justice Samuel Alito wrote for the five justice majority saying "the right to keep and bear arms must be regarded as a substantive guarantee, not a prohibition that could be ignored so long as the States legislated in an evenhanded manner."

http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/09pdf/08-1521.pdf

It is about time that the issue was addressed. The founders were wise in guaranteeing this right.

Yoda

One can only wonder how long it would or could take for a more complex or ambiguous issue when it took so long on one that is this clear on intent.

btk