Gun owners may carry a weapon into stores, Supreme Court rules, rejecting a California law
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that licensed gun owners have a constitutional right to carry concealed firearms into private businesses open to the public. The decision invalidates state-level restrictions in California, New York, and several other states.
Why it matters
This ruling significantly expands Second Amendment rights by limiting the ability of private property owners and states to restrict concealed carry in public-facing commercial spaces.
The Supreme Court struck down laws in California and other states restricting the carring of guns in stores and other private places. Above, a handgun on display in a firearms store in Elk Grove, Calif. (Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press) By David G. Savage Staff Writer Follow June 25, 2026 Updated 12:22 PM PT 315 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here .
The report provides a factual summary of the court's decision and includes perspectives from both the majority opinion and the dissent.
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