The Court considers the implications of the Bruin test

During oral arguments, Justice Kagan and Justice Jackson challenged the methodology and implications of the Bruin test, emphasizing the difficulty in determining the level of generality in historical analogies. They expressed concern over the potential erosion of gun regulations and the consequences of the court's interpretation of the Second Amendment. Justice Kagan questioned the applicability of the historical framing in modern legislation, while Justice Jackson raised concerns about the selective culling of history. Both justices emphasized that the court should clarify and reconsider the Bruin test to avoid chaos and disastrous implications.