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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John Bowden

How the Supreme Court just made gun ownership easier in a half dozen states

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The US Supreme Court just struck a blow against gun control supporters that will have serious effects on how local jurisdictions around the country can restrict gun ownership.

In a 6-3 ruling along the court’s ideological lines on Thursday the justices struck down a New York law governing concealed-carry licenses. In doing so, they affirmed that so-called “good or proper cause” laws are unconstitutional by design and have no legal standing, a victory for gun rights enthusiasts across the country.

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