Seventh Circuit on Handgun Registration

The case, Justice v. Town of Cicero, was decided on August 14, 2009, relies on the idea that the Second Amendment does not apply to the states. No surprise there, because since Heller, the Seventh and Second Circuits have found the same.

"Thus, even if we are wrong about incorporation, the Cicero ordinance which leaves law-abiding citizens free to possess guns, appears to be consistent with Heller."

Incorporation is the doctrine that The Bill of Rights also applies to the states. Whether the Second Amendment applies to the states is not settled.