Gun owners, rejoice! Recent Second Amendment decisions have been setting a favorable precedent for gun ownership rights in the United States. The Second Amendment of the Constitution protects citizens’ right to bear arms.
In 2008, the Supreme Court decided with District of Columbia v. Heller, that an individual person could own guns. This was a major victory for gun owners across the nation.
In 2010, the Supreme Court further solidified gun rights in McDonald v. Chicago, ruling that the Second Amendment applies to states and cities as well as the federal government.
More recently, in 2019, New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. City of New York, NY the Supreme Court struck down a law that restricted where gun owners could transport their weapons in public. This decision made it easier for people to transport their guns when they need to use them for lawful activities like shooting ranges or hunting trips. This decision set an important precedent for other cities and states with strict gun transportation laws, as it showed that these laws are unconstitutional and can’t be enforced.
The Supreme Court also recently handed down a decision in Rogers v. Grewal that struck down New Jersey’s “justifiable need” law. This law only allowed residents to carry a handgun if they could prove that they had a “justifiable need,” which was interpreted to mean that the gun owner needed the weapon for self-defense. The Supreme Court struck down this law as unconstitutional, ruling that gun owners have the right to bear arms regardless of their individual need for self-defense.
These rulings are just a few among many that have been handed down recently by the Supreme Court in favor of gun owners and their Second Amendment rights. This wave of decisions marks an important shift towards protecting the rights of gun owners, and it is likely that the trend of such decisions will continue.
As gun owners know, it is often difficult to keep up with changes in the law concerning firearms and their rights. However, staying informed can be an invaluable tool when it comes to exercising your Second Amendment rights fully and safely. By keeping an eye on recent rulings, you can ensure that you are always aware of your rights and how they may be affected. Below are two sources for up to date reviews of the 2A news coming from the courts on a daily basis.
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