Supreme Court Affirms Right to Bear Arms Outside the Home

The U.S. Supreme Court in a 6-3 ruling has affirmed the right of Americans to carry firearms outside the home without undue government restrictions.

In the case New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, the high court on Thursday struck down New York’s restrictive may-issue carry law that requires applicants to prove to the government they have a “good reason” to want a permit. Seven other states that also currently have may-issue carry permit processes will also be affected by the historic ruling.

Writing for the majority, Justice...

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