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Update on Shaq's Right to Possess a Gun

By "Milbarge" and "Fitz-Hume"

A few months ago, I posted about a story from Atlanta in which a woman had received a temporary restraining order against basketball star Shaquille O'Neal. I noted that if the order became a permanent restraining order after a hearing, then federal law would prohibit O'Neal from possessing a gun. Given O'Neal's longstanding interest in police work (he's an honorary member of several law enforcement agencies, has participated in SWAT raids, and often speaks about his desire to become a full-time officer upon retirement), a ban on possessing a gun would be a big deal for him.

Having noted the story and mused on this possibility, I thought it was appropriate to mention the news that the woman has now dropped her request for a permanent restraining order. So Shaquille O'Neal's right to have a gun doesn't appear to be in any danger. No word on whether a monetary settlement was involved.

Full post as published by Begging the Question on November 15, 2008 (boomark / email).