Supreme Court Upholds Key Provisions of New York's Concealed Carry Law

The Court's decision leaves restrictions on carrying firearms in sensitive locations and a 'good moral character' licensing requirement intact.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act, maintaining significant restrictions on concealed firearms.
Key provisions upheld include bans on carrying concealed weapons in designated 'sensitive locations' such as schools, healthcare facilities, and churches.
The law also requires applicants for concealed carry licenses to demonstrate 'good moral character,' a standard defined by the state to ensure responsible firearm use.
Provisions blocked by lower courts, including restrictions on carrying firearms on certain private properties and requirements to disclose social media accounts, remain unenforceable.
This decision follows the Court's 2022 ruling that expanded gun rights while setting a history-based standard for evaluating firearm regulations.