The US Supreme Court says the Constitution protects the right to carry a gun outside the home

Learn about New York’s 10 new gun control laws 2:34 (CNN) — The US Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a New York gun law enacted more than a century ago that places restrictions on owning a gun. hidden outside the home. “Because New York State issues public carry licenses only when the applicant demonstrates a special need for self-defense, we conclude that the State’s licensing regime violates the Constitution,” Justice Clarence Thomas wrote for the 6-3 majority. of the court. Justices Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh, joined by Chief Justice John Roberts, filed concurring opinions outlining the limits of Thursday’s ruling. News in development.