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US Supreme Court supports the right to carry a gun in public

Marian RomainebyMarian Romaine
June 24, 2022
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US Supreme Court supports the right to carry a gun in public
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In a crucial new decision for gun rights, the US Supreme Court determined that the Constitution grants citizens the right to carry a gun outside of their homes. 

The court’s first significant gun rights ruling in more than a decade is expected to increase the number of people who can lawfully carry firearms in some of the nation’s largest cities, including LA, New York, and Boston. 

As a result of killings in Texas, where nineteen students and two teachers were killed, and in Buffalo, where ten people were slain at a grocery, Congress is attempting to alter the country’s gun regulations. 

Since then, thousands have protested for stricter gun laws around the US. 

However, a New York state statute that had been in effect since 1913 and required applicants to demonstrate a specific need to obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon in public was overturned by the Supreme Court judges. 

They claimed it went against the Second Amendment’s guarantee of the right to keep and bear arms. 

Kathy Hochul, the governor of New York, described the ruling as extremely surprising and expressed regret that the awful day has dawned. 

Joe Biden expressed his deep disappointment, noting that his government had urged the court to maintain the status quo. 

He said it contradicted “both common sense and the constitution, and should deeply trouble us all”. 

“I call on Americans across the country to make their voices heard on gun safety. Lives are on the line,” the president added.

The National Rifle Association, a prominent pro-gun organization, however, hailed the judgment as a monumental win for NRA members and gun owners around the country. 

In most of the US, it is allowed for people to carry a gun in public, but in some states, it is more challenging. 

When requesting an unrestricted concealed-carry license in New York, the due cause must be demonstrated. This involves demonstrating a genuine necessity for self-defense as opposed to a hypothetical one. 

Similar laws are currently being challenged in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Hawaii, Maryland, and Rhode Island. 

The New York law’s backers had contended that any changes would increase the number of guns on the streets and violent crime. 

However, the court found that a person’s right to carry a pistol for self-defense outside the home is protected by the Constitution. 

Justice Clarence Thomas, who authored the ruling, said the New York law “prevents law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defense needs from exercising their right to keep and bear arms”. 

With the conservative justices supporting the change and the liberal members objecting, the decision was split 6-3. 

In two recent decisions on gun rights, the Supreme Court stated that the Second Amendment guaranteed the right to keep a gun within the home 2008 and 2010. 

Current efforts to tighten legislation in response to the horrors of Uvalde and Buffalo are expected to be the most substantial in decades, but they are still expected to be limited due to Republican opposition and opposition from Second Amendment rights groups. 

Its recommendations include increasing background checks for gun buyers who have been convicted of violent crimes against children or domestic abuse. 

The bipartisan proposal does not include tougher amendments supported by Democrats, like a ban on assault-style firearms or large-capacity magazines.

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Marian Romaine

Marian Romaine is a seasoned content writer with a passion for translating complex technological concepts into accessible and engaging content.She is dedicated to creating engaging and informative content aiming to enhance both reader engagement and search engine visibility. Her writing combines a deep understanding of the subject matter with a talent for crafting clear, concise, and informative pieces.With 3 years of industry experience, her expertise includes crafting blog posts, articles, social media content, and website copy.

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