New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen

New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen is a significant U.S. Supreme Court case decided in June 2022. It challenged New York's laws requiring a special permit to carry a handgun in public, which included showing “proper cause.” The Court ruled that this law violated the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms, emphasizing that individuals have the right to carry firearms for self-defense outside their homes. This decision has broader implications for gun laws across the country, as it sets a precedent for evaluating the legality of restrictions on carrying firearms in public.