New York State Rifle & Pistol Association (NYSRPA) v. Bruen (2022)
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003393
A landmark United States Supreme Court case that affirmed the Second Amendment right to carry a handgun in public for self-defense. The Court struck down New York's requirement that individuals show a special need for self-protection to obtain a license to carry a concealed firearm. This decision established a new test for evaluating Second Amendment challenges, focusing on historical tradition.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-003393 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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