Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii restrictions on carrying guns on private property

Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii restrictions on carrying guns on private property
Cherry blossoms at the Supreme Court on a windy morning in Washington, D.C. (John Baggaley/Getty Images)

(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Hawaii law that prohibited the carry of handguns by permit holders on private property open to the public unless the property owner gives express permission.

The 6-3 decision was handed down by Justice Samuel Alito.

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