Supreme Court Upholds New York Gun Laws Banning Firearms in Sensitive Locations
The Supreme Court's decision upholds New York's gun laws prohibiting firearms in sensitive areas, leaving earlier appeals court rulings intact.
New York lawmakers responded by crafting new rules that opened the door to more people getting handgun licenses while also setting up new restrictions on where guns could be carried.
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to NY ban on guns in 'sensitive' locations
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Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to New York's ban on guns in 'sensitive' locations
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The Supreme Court’s order remains in effect until a lower appeals court decides on the case.
SCOTUS denies challenge to New York state gun restrictions
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The restrictions are contained in the Empire State’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act, and were adopted after Bruen (2022) eliminated a key New York gun control.
SCOTUS Declines Challenge to New York Concealed Carry Restrictions
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Summary
On April 7, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to New York's gun laws banning firearms in sensitive locations and requiring handgun owners to demonstrate 'good moral character.' This decision preserves an appeals court ruling that upholds these provisions while striking down the requirement for applicants to disclose social media accounts. Governor Kathy Hochul praised the decision, asserting that New York’s gun laws enhance public safety. Gun rights advocates, including Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America, expressed disappointment but pledged to continue fighting for gun rights.
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The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to New York's gun laws, leaving in place restrictions on firearms in sensitive locations that include schools, hospitals, and places of worship.
The court's decision maintains the requirement for handgun owners to demonstrate 'good moral character' while blocking the enforcement of a provision requiring social media disclosure from applicants.
Governor Kathy Hochul supports the ruling as a victory for public safety, asserting that New York's gun safety laws contribute to saving lives.
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