Supreme Court to Hear Case on Guns in Businesses: Concerns Over Private Property Rights
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case concerning Hawaii’s law requiring express permission from private property owners for individuals to carry guns, potentially impacting gun carry rights in various public spaces. This decision follows a 2022 Supreme Court ruling that expanded access to guns, and Hawaii’s law, enacted in response, reverses the prior requirement that property owners explicitly prohibit guns. The case stems from a challenge by gun owners who argue the law infringes on their right to carry in public, with the government’s argument emphasizing the unique restriction on guns compared to other items. The Court’s decision will hinge on historical precedent as outlined in its prior ruling, and could have significant implications for “sensitive place” restrictions on guns.
John Q. Hosedrinker