REXBURG A man who was instrumental in overturning a Second Amendment-based law is coming to Rexburg.

Dick Heller, who was the central figure in the District of Columbia v. Heller case, will be making an appearance at a rally this coming Saturday.

The Second Amendment Idaho Tour will make a stop at 3 p.m. at the Rexburg Tabernacle.

The event is free and open to the public.

The state is sovereign, not the federal government, said Heller in a telephone interview on Monday from his Washington home.

Heller believes every citizen has the right to bear arms and wants as little government intrusion as possible.

The Second Amendment is an incorporated right, said Heller, that takes the power out of the hands of the state to implement gun control.

Heller also believes that gun rights preceded the democracy, which he said means no government should have any control over gun regulations.

Asked if he is advocating no regulations, Heller said, As close to none as you can get as far as the government is concerned.

Heller said responsible gun owners have rigid rules in place, with basic concepts like not pointing a gun at another person.

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