The Daily A Case That Could Transform America’s Relationship With Guns
Nov 8, 2021
Adam Liptak, Supreme Court reporter for The New York Times, dives into a landmark case that may reshape America’s stance on gun rights. He discusses New York’s strict gun laws and the implications of a Supreme Court ruling on carrying firearms in public. The conversation highlights the tension between individual rights and public safety, historical precedents, and the potential for a transformative shift in Second Amendment interpretation. Liptak also examines evolving self-defense rights amidst a polarized societal landscape.
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New York Gun Permit Case
- Two men in upstate New York, Robert Nash and Brandon Koch, applied for licenses to carry handguns.
- They were granted licenses for target practice and hunting but denied for general self-defense.
"Proper Cause" for Handguns
- New York, along with several other states, requires applicants to demonstrate "proper cause" for carrying a handgun, beyond self-defense.
- This "proper cause" is not clearly defined, and the restriction affects about a quarter of the US population.
Second Amendment and the Home
- The 2008 Heller decision affirmed an individual's right to own guns, unconnected to militia service, primarily for self-defense in the home.
- This case extends the question of Second Amendment rights to carrying guns outside the home.