Supreme Court gun decision could topple gun laws in liberal states

Published June 23, 2022 12:00am ET



Now that the Supreme Court has struck down New York’s concealed carry law, similar restrictions in several other states may soon face successful challenges.

Justices ruled 6-3 in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen that a state can’t demand its gun owners provide a justification when applying for a concealed carry permit. The ruling essentially said the people’s right to bear arms exists equally both inside and outside their homes.

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