Tuesday, January 20, 2026

SIGNIFICANT 2A CASE TO BE HEARD IN SCOTUS TUESDAY

By Bob Walsh

 

 All Weapons Including Concealed Firearms Are Prohibited On These Premises with Icon Landscape - Wall Sign

 
A significant Second Amendment case is going to be presented before SCOTUS Tuesday.

The case is basically out of Hawaii, but also could effect New Jersey, California, and one or two other states.  At issue is whether or not the state can prohibit the carrying of weapons on private property that is routinely open to the public (i.e. retail establishments) unless the property owner specifically permits such carry.

I am a big believer in individual property rights.  I would not have a huge problem (maybe just a small problem) if the law was worded the other way around, that is carry was permitted unless specifically posted as being forbidden.  For that matter I would not have a problem if the law specifically permitted the carry of weapons in virtually all places open to the public.  

In four or five months we should find out which way the wind is blowing.  I am betting that, in light of Bruen, the ruling will be AGAINST Hawaii and the other states.  And they will then try to come up with some MORE creative ways to fuck with honest gun owners.  It is kind of like legislative whack-a-mole.   

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