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Although U.S. history has at times placed some “well-defined restrictions” on the right to carry firearms in public, Thomas explained, there was no tradition of a broad prohibition on carrying commonly used guns in public for self-defense. And with rare exceptions, Thomas added, there was no historical requirement that law-abiding citizens show the kind of special need for self-defense required by the New York law to carry a gun in public. Indeed, Thomas concluded, there is “no other constitutional right that an individual may exercise only after demonstrating to government officers some special need.
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Personally, I don't have any real objection to the holding. Years ago when I had to drive to many meetings in and out of state, I thought it was absurd I should even have to worry about the legality of my keeping a pistol in my car. Today, I seldom venture out of my house after 8pm, and my garage door has a remote, but in my town it's legal to have a firearm in your car and open carry.
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Although U.S. history has at times placed some “well-defined restrictions” on the right to carry firearms in public, Thomas explained, there was no tradition of a broad prohibition on carrying commonly used guns in public for self-defense. And with rare exceptions, Thomas added, there was no historical requirement that law-abiding citizens show the kind of special need for self-defense required by the New York law to carry a gun in public. Indeed, Thomas concluded, there is “no other constitutional right that an individual may exercise only after demonstrating to government officers some special need.
In 6-3 ruling, court strikes down New York's concealed-carry law - SCOTUSblog
This article was updated on June 23 at 4:06 p.m. The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a New York handgun-licensing law that required New Yorkers who want to carry a handgun in public to show a special need to defend themselves. The 6-3 ruling, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, is the court’
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Personally, I don't have any real objection to the holding. Years ago when I had to drive to many meetings in and out of state, I thought it was absurd I should even have to worry about the legality of my keeping a pistol in my car. Today, I seldom venture out of my house after 8pm, and my garage door has a remote, but in my town it's legal to have a firearm in your car and open carry.
