Team Hipwell Scores a WIN. - Ed Burlew

[Slug870]

I still don't get it. So what? What if they don't have anything? What if they do? Do we honestly think this thing is going to be turned around based on what the government can or can't show us? Serious question. Will anything come of this or is it basically posturing on our behalf?

An excellent question to say the least...

[Mossberg590A1]

Yeah, unless there's some kind of meaningful end game to all of this - it's just spending money to keep the lawyers happy.

[KriskaCalgary]

Good news, but it's been 13 months and this is where we are. Keep in mind the amnesty ends in 11 months, and this doesn't tip the scales in our favour.

[m_falafel]

The government has 30 days to show the court what they have with regards to the secret reasons they banned all of these firearms (and websites......) this last part was sarcasm

Wow, that’s a pretty significant win!!! If their is proof that there is no proof, the conservatives are gonna have a field day with that during the next election!!’

[KriskaCalgary]

Wow, that’s a pretty significant win!!! If their is proof that there is no proof, the conservatives are gonna have a field day with that during the next election!!’

The election will happen long after the amnesty ends.

[apexanimal]

Wow, that’s a pretty significant win!!! If their is proof that there is no proof, the conservatives are gonna have a field day with that during the next election!!’

Elections are hereby canceled with 100% 'conservative' support.

[mileageman]

The election will happen long after the amnesty ends.

This is what I believe to be the unfortunete truth at the moment.

[StoneHorse]

Look for a election this fall. This is an important win as it keeps the ball rolling. IMH layperson O.

[knotking]

I think it’s significant and it tarnishes the governments case.

[Scotty454]

I still don't get it. So what? What if they don't have anything? What if they do? Do we honestly think this thing is going to be turned around based on what the government can or can't show us? Serious question. Will anything come of this or is it basically posturing on our behalf?

The government will have to present the evidentiary record that resulted in them concluding that these rifles were not suitable for hunting or sporting purposes. Given that the AR-15 is the most prolific sport shooting rifle in existence by a massive margin, and countless testimonies and affidavits will confirm this, the "evidence" that they present will almost certainly be proven to be insufficient. That is why this is a big win.