Saul Cornell

November 02, 2021 | National Law Journal

Since the American Revolution the lethality of firearms has increased dramatically. Easily concealed handguns also became cheaper and more widely available. While Second Amendment proponents frequently stress constitutional legacy, the Supreme Court should pay close attention to the historical evidence, separating historical reality from gun rights fantasies about the past.

By Saul Cornell

6 minute read

March 01, 2010 | National Law Journal

In McDonald v. Chicago, the U.S. Supreme Court must choose between well-documented history and a gun-rights fantasy masquerading as history.

By Saul Cornell

4 minute read

March 05, 2010 | The Recorder

In McDonald, the court must choose between well-documented history and a gun-rights fantasy masquerading as history.

By Saul Cornell

5 minute read