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The court ruled that New York's concealed carry law violates the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.

The licensing officer determined that Koch and Nash were prohibited from carrying a concealed weapon in areas “typically open and frequented by the general public.” “The New York law at issue in this case obviously did not stop that perpetrator.” Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt said his state and Arizona led the way in filing the brief. “I urge states to continue to enact and enforce commonsense laws to make their citizens and communities safer from gun violence,” Biden said. Some provisions would provide funding for states to enact their own red flag laws, which allow the courts to temporarily remove a firearm from an individual who poses a threat to themselves or others. In a 6-3 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Assoc. v.

Signaling a shift that will reverberate nationwide, the Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 to strike down New York's gun law, likely limiting the ability of state ...

“The burden is on the government to justify restrictions, not on the individual to justify to the government a need to exercise their rights.” “Over 90 percent of the people prosecuted for unlicensed gun possession in New York City are Black and brown,” a coalition of public defender groups said in a statement. In this case, he added the alternative would be to “have everyone carry guns on the streets of New York.” “I have people telling me they decided to get a gun that I never dreamed would go out and get a gun,” he said. In this case, he added the alternative would be to “have everyone carry guns on the streets of New York.” Maryland is among several states with a gun restriction that is expected to be challenged in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling. There is already evidence that public support for stricter gun laws has surged again in the aftermath of the killings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas. While the public’s support for new restrictions tends to subside thereafter, these shootings or another could still produce a lasting shift in public opinion. “Will a person bent on carrying out a mass shooting be stopped if he knows that it is illegal to carry a handgun outside the home?” he wrote. “It refuses to consider the government interests that justify a challenged gun regulation, regardless of how compelling those interests may be. The full toll of gun violence in the United States is far larger, as mass shootings account for only a small percentage of deaths and injuries. Bruen — written by Justice Clarence Thomas, the court’s staunchest gun rights supporter— held that the Second Amendment protects “an individual’s right to carry a handgun for self-defense outside the home.” “Will a person bent on carrying out a mass shooting be stopped if he knows that it is illegal to carry a handgun outside the home?” Justice Alito asked.

I am deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court's ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. Since 1911, the State of New York has.

Bruen. Since 1911, the State of New York has required individuals who would like to carry a concealed weapon in public to show a need to do so for the purpose of self-defense and to acquire a license. Bruen. Since 1911, the State of New York has required individuals who would like to carry a concealed weapon in public to show a need to do so for the purpose of self-defense and to acquire a license. More than a century later, the United States Supreme Court has chosen to strike down New York’s long-established authority to protect its citizens.

The Supreme Court opinion is the widest expansion of gun rights in a decade.

"Today's ruling is a watershed win for good men and women all across America and is the result of a decades-long fight the NRA has led," NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre said in a statement. Residents must show that they have a great need for the license and that they face a "special or unique danger to their life." "Today the Supreme Court is sending us backwards in our efforts to protect families and prevent gun violence. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said the ruling, "severely undermines public safety not just in New York City, but around the country." It required a resident to obtain a license to carry a concealed pistol or revolver and demonstrate that "proper cause" exists for the permit. Heller, the court held for the first time that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to keep and bear arms at home for self-defense. Nash, for instance, requested to carry a handgun for self-defense after a string of robberies in his neighborhood. The petitioners in the case were Robert Nash, Brandon Koch and the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association -- an NRA affiliate. But expanding the category of 'sensitive places' simply to all places of public congregation that are not isolated from law enforcement defines the category of 'sensitive places' far too broadly," Thomas wrote. "This ruling contradicts both common sense and the Constitution, and should deeply trouble us all," Biden said in a statement. "I fear that the Court's interpretation ignores these significant dangers and leaves States without the ability to address them." "Only if a firearm regulation is consistent with this Nation's historical tradition may a court conclude that the individual's conduct falls outside the Second Amendment's unqualified command," Thomas said.

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement after the Supreme Court's ruling on a New York concealed carry law:.

California has proven that commonsense gun laws save lives, and we will continue to stand up to those in political power who enable and coddle the gun industry.” Our Administration has been working closely with the Attorney General and the legislature for months. “While this reckless decision erases a commonsense gun safety law that existed for decades, California anticipated this moment.

State legislatures will have to scramble to rewrite their laws after the court rejected New York's gun licensing rules.

“It will be very hard for states and cities and Congress to know what is allowed right now, what kind of regulation or firearms is even constitutional? About a third of states have a form of a “shall-issue” law, giving state officials some discretion when it comes to accepting or rejecting gun applications. But in half of states, Americans are allowed to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. Under New York’s law, in place since 1913, residents were required to show proper cause to carry a concealed weapon in public for self-defense. The Court’s 6-3 decision in favor of gun owners who want to carry weapons outside their home, strips local officials of broad authority to deny such permits for almost any reason. The ruling immediately places in jeopardy similar gun licensing laws covering at least 70 million Americans, including New York, California, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. Laws in these jurisdictions prevent most people from legally carrying a handgun, known as “may-issue” regimes.

The high court found that states can't require people to show “proper cause” for a gun permit. Texas allows people to carry handguns without a permit.

Hinojosa has been asking Gov. Greg Abbott and GOP lawmakers to hold a special legislative session over gun regulation since the shooting in Uvalde. He pointed to the scourge of gun violence in the country, including the shooting in Uvalde last month that killed 19 schoolchildren and two educators. “The Amendment allows States to take account of the serious problems posed by gun violence that I have just described. The century-old New York law that was overturned said residents need to prove “a proper cause” to carry a handgun for self-defense in public. “The exercise of other constitutional rights does not require individuals to demonstrate to government officers some special need. Texans 21 and older can openly carry handguns without a license or training if they are not legally prevented from doing so by the state.

For a century, New Jerseyans had to prove a "justifiable need" to carry a gun outside their home. A federal ruling has overturned that law.

“This is a ruling that will lead to a proliferation of gun violence in New Jersey. That’s not debatable,” Castner said. Only 15% of New Jerseyans are licensed gun owners, and polls show most Americans regard gun violence as a problem and support gun control policies. “This ruling is upsetting, and they’re wrong. “It’s a punch to the gut today. A gun owner must apply for a carry permit with their local police chief or the state police superintendent, be endorsed by “three reputable persons,” and demonstrate safe firearm handling. Uvalde and Buffalo,” Kanter said. But this court has ruled that the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms supersede whatever it is that you think that your state needs.” “States like New York, New Jersey, and California have unique issues regarding gun violence, and they know which laws are best for their respective jurisdictions. “Plain and simple, the majority’s decision disregards centuries of practice and recklessly enables violence.” “You can’t just show up tomorrow at Walmart with your Glock,” Castner said. Restraining orders, drug dependency, convictions for serious crimes like homicide and kidnapping, and a few other factors disqualify applicants from getting permits. The news left some lawmakers musing aloud whether the bills would withstand a court challenge if they pass into law.

The decision, based on a broad interpretation of the Second Amendment, will make it harder for states and localities to restrict guns outside the home.

“For those of us who work in marbled halls, guarded constantly by a vigilant and dedicated police force, the guarantees of the Second Amendment might seem antiquated and superfluous,” Justice Thomas wrote. “Will a person bent on carrying out a mass shooting be stopped if he knows that it is illegal to carry a handgun outside the home?” Justice Alito asked. “It imposes a task on the lower courts that judges cannot easily accomplish.” “That is not how the First Amendment works when it comes to unpopular speech or the free exercise of religion,” he added. Since then, it has been almost silent on the scope of Second Amendment rights. In a concurring opinion, one that appeared to limit the sweep of the majority opinion, Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, joined by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., wrote that “shall issue” laws used objective criteria and remained presumptively constitutional. Justice Thomas wrote that states remained free to ban guns in sensitive places, giving a few examples: schools, government buildings, legislative assemblies, polling places and courthouses. “It is hard to see what legitimate purpose can possibly be served by most of the dissent’s lengthy introductory section,” he wrote. Does the dissent think that laws like New York’s prevent or deter such atrocities? Since the start of this year, there have been 277 reported mass shootings — an average of more than one per day. Jonathan Lowy, a lawyer with Brady, a gun control group, said the decision was a grave misstep. “We’re already dealing with a major gun violence crisis,” Ms. Hochul said.

Supporters of the Second Amendment lauded the Supreme Court's decision on Thursday, while gun control advocates say it jeopardizes public health.

Thursday’s ruling establishes a new framework for determining the constitutionality of gun control laws. "Next week, I will have 16 new gun safety bills on my desk, including a bill that will allow individuals to sue gun makers and distributors for violating certain gun laws. "It is not always an option to wait on the phone when 911 police response times are several minutes and there’s a bad guy in your house or there’s a bad guy attacking you on the street." Historically, New Jersey law has made it difficult to obtain a carry license. For him, the ruling gives individuals the opportunity to defend themselves when faced with a threat. Supporters of the Second Amendment have lauded the decision, while gun control advocates say it jeopardizes public health.

After some restrictions on gun permits were deemed unconstitutional, legislators announced plans to craft new laws that honor the ruling while still ...

Mr. Bonta acknowledged that the ruling would outlaw the state’s requirement that Californians show “good cause” for carrying a gun in public, but he said other requirements appeared to remain constitutional, including background checks and firearms safety training. “He’s finally had his Second Amendment rights vindicated,” Mr. Beck said of his client. On Thursday, state lawmakers and the attorney general, Rob Bonta, said they have been tailoring legislation for some time with the New York case in mind. On Thursday, Mr. Newsom said California lawmakers “anticipated this moment” and would hear a bill next week to shore up the state’s “public carry” law, rewriting it to regulate gun use in ways that blunt the ruling’s impact. In rural counties or jurisdictions with Republican police chiefs or sheriffs — Sacramento, for example — permits to carry guns outside the home typically require little more than a gun safety class, a clean criminal record and a fee. “That is unacceptable.” “We are going to see a lot of litigation,” said Adam Winkler, a University of California, Los Angeles, professor who specializes in gun policy. Even then, the sheriff’s decision is “discretionary and final,” the local guidelines say. Instead, the court has now ruled that a “history and tradition” standard should be used to evaluate these questions. The United States already had been moving in the direction of easing concealed-carry requirements. They also must undergo 16 hours of firearms training, pass a background check and psychological examination, and have no history indicating a propensity toward violence or carelessness with firearms. Three additional states — Connecticut, Delaware and Rhode Island — may need to rewrite laws that set certain limits on how permits for carrying guns outside the home are issued, gun rights groups said.