Hawaii's Gun Regulations in Legal Challenge
Hawaii enacted strict gun regulations (June 2023) requiring concealed carry licenses to get property owner consent before carrying handguns in public spaces.
2022 Supreme Court ruling expanded public carry rights, influencing Hawaii's law.
Federal appellate court in San Francisco upheld Hawaii's law, stating it balances Second Amendment rights with public safety and aligns with historical traditions.
Challengers (supported by Trump admin) argue the law infringes on 2022 Bruen ruling, which protects self-defense handgun carry rights.
Supreme Court's ruling will determine if states can restrict handguns in public spaces without property owner permission, affecting Second Amendment boundaries.
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