The US Supreme Court has invalidated a Hawaii rule that prevented gun owners from carrying handguns on publicly accessible private property without the owner’s permission. In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that this restriction violated the Second Amendment, which protects the right to bear arms. The decision affects several states with similar laws, such as California and New York, where carrying a gun without consent was previously a misdemeanor. Conservative Justice Samuel Alito stated that the rule imposed severe restrictions on residents who had met the state’s requirements for a carry permit. The ruling does not change other gun restrictions in Hawaii, such as those in bars or schools. The case originated from a 2023 dispute involving three residents and the Hawaii Firearms Coalition, who argued the rule was unconstitutional. The Supreme Court’s decision marks the second time this term it has sided with gun rights advocates.
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US Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii limits on guns in public
