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Morgan Marietta, Professor of American Civics, University of Tennessee

Supreme Court likely to reject limits on concealed carry but uphold bans on gun possession by drug users

The Supreme Court recognizes an individual right to self-defense with firearms in public spaces. wildpixel/Getty Images

The U.S. Supreme Court in early 2026 will hear oral arguments in two cases testing the limits of gun rights under the Constitution.

Can a state outlaw carrying a concealed weapon in businesses or restaurants unless the owners post a sign allowing it? And can the federal government criminalize the possession of firearms by a habitual drug user?

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