AXIOS (Andrew Childers) - Supreme Court takes up local bans on AR-15 rifles for next term
The Supreme Court in its next term will hear challenges to local bans on the AR-15 rifle, one of the most popular firearms in the country. Why it matters: The court previously rejected a case challenging Maryland's ban on the AR-15, but Tuesday's grant suggests the justices are interested in reviewing the restrictions in light of recent decisions expanding citizens' access to firearms. - The court Tuesday said it would take up two cases challenging AR-15 restrictions in Cook County, Ill., and Connecticut for the term beginning in October. - There are an estimated 30 million AR- and AK-style rifles in circulation in America. What they're saying: Justice Brett Kavanaugh signaled his willingness to take up states' semiautomatic rifle…