Interpreting Gun Laws: From Historical Standards to Modern-Day Dilemmas

This chapter delves into the complexities of applying historical interpretations of gun rights to modern cases involving violence against women, with a focus on recent Supreme Court decisions related to gun ownership and public safety. It discusses the implications of the Broone standard and the confusion surrounding its requirement for gun control laws to reflect historical traditions of gun regulation. The chapter also explores the perceived politicization of the Supreme Court and the impact of internal divisions among justices on their ability to reach consensus on challenging issues.