Gun owners with concealed-carry permits may freely bring their firearms onto private properties that are also open to the public, such as gas stations, restaurants or stores, the Supreme Court said Thursday in a ruling that strikes down a Hawaii state law.
In a 6-3 decision, the conservative majority of the court said the Hawaii law that required gun owners to obtain permission from a private property owner before bringing a gun onto the property imposed “a new and significant burden” on the right to bear arms.
While the ruling adds further Second Amendment protections for concealed-carry permit holders, it’s unlikely to have a sweeping impact across the country because most states do not have laws such as Hawaii’s.
Other states impacted will include New York, New Jersey, Maryland and California.
The type of law is sometimes referred to as a “vampire law” because it aligns with the lore in “Dracula” that says the vampire antagonist is not allowed into homes unless invited first.
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