The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that the state's ban on switchblades is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. The court cited the 'common use' test established in Heller, emphasizing that arms protected by the Second Amendment include those in common use for lawful purposes, not just firearms. The ruling draws parallels to the Kitano decision regarding stun guns and highlights the burden of proof on the government to demonstrate an arm is not in common use.
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