NonResidents

Massachusetts High Court Upholds Revised Gun Laws for Nonresidents, Aligning With Supreme Court Standards

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BOSTON — Massachusetts has been at the epicenter of a significant judicial review concerning the rights of nonresidents to carry firearms through the state. Recent rulings by the state’s highest court clarify the constitutionality of past and current firearm laws, especially in light of pivotal federal court decisions. On Tuesday, the Supreme Judicial Court delivered verdicts in two cases that addressed the legality of nonresident gun possession under the Bay State’s laws. These rulings highlighted changes following the influential U.S. Supreme Court decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen, which … Read more

Legal Challenge Arises Over New York’s Concealed Carry Law Restrictions for Non-Residents

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Buffalo, NY — A recent lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of Buffalo has spotlighted the ongoing debate surrounding New York’s restrictive gun laws, particularly as they apply to non-residents. Four Pennsylvanian members of the Firearms Policy Coalition Inc., are challenging the constitutionality of New York’s Conceal Carry Improvement Act, claiming it infringes on their Second and 14th Amendment rights. The plaintiffs contend that New York’s law, which precludes non-residents from obtaining a concealed carry permit unless they work or possess a principal place of business within the state, unjustly restricts their constitutional right to … Read more