Supreme Court overturns New York law on carrying concealed weapons
The Supreme Court struck down New York’s century-old law restricting the carrying of concealed firearms Thursay, its first major Second Amendment decision in more than a decade and a ruling that could lead to more weapons on the streets, as well as subways, churches, bars, airports and just about anywhere people gather.
Writing for a 6-3 court, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that “when the Second Amendment’s plain text covers an individual’s conduct, the Constitution presumptively protects that conduct.
To justify its regulation, the government may not simply posit that the regulation promotes an important interest,” Thomas added. “Rather, the government must demonstrate that the regulation is consistent with this Nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation.
The ruling could also affect similar “may issue” laws in New Jersey, California, Maryland, Hawaii and Massachusetts.
Mayor Eric Adams said he is concerned about the ruling amid the surge in gun violence in New York City.
“It keeps me up at night,” Adams told WABC-TV in an interview Sunday. “We have some of the most stringent gun permitting laws. … I’m extremely concerned about this. My legal team is now communicating with other cities and states to determine how do we come together to be prepared for this ruling.”
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