(Nation World News) — The US Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a New York gun law enacted more than a century ago that bans carrying a concealed weapon outside the home.
“Because New York State issues a public carry license when an applicant demonstrates a special need for self-defense, we conclude that the state’s licensing regime violates the Constitution,” Justice Clarence Thomas said in a 6-3 majority of the court. was written for.
The ruling changes the framework lower courts will use to proceed when considering other gun restrictions, which could include proposals currently before Congress if they eventually become law.
The decision, in the case brought by a group supported by the National Rifle Association (NRA) and two individuals, could allow more guns to be carried in public.
Critics say the decision would undermine sensible solutions they believe can curb gun violence.
Only a half-dozen other states with similar laws—California, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, and New Jersey—have similar rules, but those states are made up of some of the most densely populated cities in the country.
Twenty-five states generally allow people to carry a concealed weapon in most public places without a permit, background check, or security training, according to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
Since the two major Second Amendment cases were handed down in 2008 and 2010, the court has largely dodged the issue, but Judge Amy agreed to begin the fight after the arrival of Connie Barrett, her influence on the new conservative court. underlined.
In the case District of Columbia v. Heller, in 2008, the Court held for the first time that the Second Amendment protects a person’s right to own and keep a weapon in his or her home for self-defense. Except for a subsequent ruling two years later, the judges largely clarified the issue, angering gun rights advocates and even some of the judges themselves.
Thomas and other conservatives have made it clear that they believe lower courts have disregarded Heller’s decision by upholding the sanctions. “The Second Amendment is a deprived right in this court,” Thomas had previously said.
Case, New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen was referring to a New York law that regulates licenses to carry concealed weapons in public for self-defense. It required a resident to be licensed to carry a concealed carry pistol or revolver and to demonstrate “substantial reason” for the permit. Residents must demonstrate that they have a serious need for a license and are facing a “special or unique threat to life”.
A panel of judges from the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held that the New York law did not violate the Second Amendment.
Biden says he is ‘deeply disappointed’ by ruling
US President Joe Biden said he was “extremely disappointed” by the Supreme Court’s decision. and assured that the decision is “contrary to both common sense and the Constitution, and should be deeply concerned to all of us.”
“I am deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen. Since 1911, New York State has publicly required individuals wishing to carry a concealed weapon to do so for themselves. need to perform.-for defense purposes and to obtain a license. More than a century later, the Supreme Court of the United States has chosen to overturn a long-established authority by New York to protect its citizens, “The President said through a press release.
Biden insisted that “after the horrific attacks in Buffalo and Uvalde, as well as everyday acts of gun violence that do not make national headlines, we as a society must do more – not less – to our fellow citizens.” to protect.”
“I am committed to doing everything in my power to reduce gun violence and make our communities safer. I already did more to reduce gun violence than any other president during my first year has taken executive action, and I will continue to do everything I can to protect Americans from gun violence,” he said.
Beyond the ruling, Biden urged states to “continue to enact and enforce common sense laws to make their citizens and communities safer from gun violence,” and recalled the late Justice Scalia, who said that “second The amendment is not complete.”
“For centuries, states have regulated who can buy or own guns, what types of guns they can use, and where they can take those guns. And the courts upheld these rules. I call on Americans across the country to speak up.” Your voice on gun safety. Life is at stake.”
