High Court weighs public-carry rights as states ban guns in private venues

The Supreme Court is considering whether gun owners may carry loaded firearms into stores, restaurants, and other private spaces open to the public, challenging California and Hawaii’s bans that require owner consent. The Trump administration backs striking down the laws as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. Justices appeared split, with conservatives signaling support for broad gun rights in public places and liberals emphasizing property rights; a 9th Circuit ruling had upheld most bans except California’s posting requirement.