More than a decade since the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has considered any 2nd Amendment lawsuit, the court agreed today to consider a gun-rights case addressing the extent to which it protects Americans’ right to carry concealed firearms outside the home for self-defense.
NY State Rifle & Pistol Assoc. v. Corlett challenges the New York state requirement that individuals show “proper cause” to carry a gun, a rule that is often cited when applicants are denied the right to carry.
The impact of this case goes far beyond the State of New York. GOC’s Executive Director Sam Paredes said “Although it is incredibly important that the case rules on the issue of “bearing” arms outside the home, GOC believes that it is even more important that the court include a directive to all lower courts that the only standard of review that is applicable for 2nd Amendment cases is the text, history and tradition of the meaning of the words at the founding. If the court disallows the use of two step judicial reviews such as rational basis, intermediate scrutiny, or strict scrutiny and mandates the textual review process, we will be in a position to challenge many of not all gun control laws in the Golden State.” Read more about this case below.
