Gun owners may carry a weapon into stores, Supreme Court rules, rejecting a California law
Key takeaways
- WASHINGTON — Licensed gun owners have a right to carry a concealed firearm into stores and other private places unless the owner objects, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
- The 6-3 decision extends gun rights and strikes down laws in Hawaii, California, New York, New Jersey and Maryland.
- Those measures would prohibit carrying guns onto private property that is open to the public unless the owner has expressly authorized them.
The Supreme Court struck down laws in California and other states restricting the carring of guns in stores and other private places. Above, guns on display in a gun store in Elk Grove, Calif. (Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press) By David G. Savage Staff Writer Follow June 25, 2026 7:35 AM PT 13 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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WASHINGTON — Licensed gun owners have a right to carry a concealed firearm into stores and other private places unless the owner objects, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday.