The Supreme Court has ruled that a New York gun law requiring residents to have “proper cause” while carrying a handgun is unconstitutional … and it could make it easier for Americans to carry firearms. Let us explain …
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00:00A Supreme Court's recent decision could make it easier for people to carry a handgun
00:04in New York following its first major gun case in over a decade.
00:07So what was the case about and what does that mean for people in other states?
00:11Brute can explain in less than 60 seconds.
00:13The Supreme Court ruled that a New York gun regulation requiring residents to have proper
00:17cause to carry a concealed handgun is not constitutional.
00:20The century-old New York law imposed restrictions on the concealed carry of firearms in public.
00:25The challenge was brought by two New York men whose applications for concealed carry
00:29licenses were denied.
00:30They were backed by the NRA-affiliated New York State Rifle and Pistol Association.
00:35About six other states, including California, have similar laws to the one just struck down
00:39in New York and could be affected by the Supreme Court decision.
00:42In the wake of a series of deadly mass shootings, the 6-3 ruling could significantly expand
00:46Second Amendment rights.
00:47However, the decision will not have an immediate effect on the laws that are currently in place
00:52in New York City.
00:53This case has been remanded back to the lower court.
00:55So the important thing to know today is that nothing changes.
01:00If you have a premise permit, it does not automatically convert to a carry permit.
01:04If you carry a gun illegally in New York City, you will be arrested.