On June 23, the US Supreme Court published its opinion in the case of NY State Rifle and Pistol Association, Inc. v Bruen.
The decision was a 6-to-3 decision, consisting of 63 pages, with nearly all of the justices writing separate opinions on the issues presented.
If you followed the comments and questions during the oral argument on this case back in November, you are probably not surprised by the majority opinion that expands the right to bear arms for the purpose of self-protection beyond one’s residence.
The gun regulations in New York City for a long time required that before anyone can legally possess a handgun outside his home, he must first affirmatively prove that he has a definite need to have that gun for his personal safety.
