Supreme Court Upholds Maryland Gun Licensing Law

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear appeals challenging gun control laws in Delaware and Maryland, allowing these state regulations to remain in effect. In Delaware, a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, enacted in 2022, was upheld by lower courts, which deemed it a necessary measure to prevent mass shootings. Similarly, Maryland's stringent handgun licensing law, which requires safety training, fingerprinting, and background checks, was also upheld after a lengthy legal battle sparked by the Sandy Hook shooting. Advocates for gun rights argued these laws infringe upon the Second Amendment, while state officials defended them as essential for public safety. The Supreme Court's refusal to intervene reflects its recent trend of avoiding challenges to state gun laws, despite the ongoing debate surrounding gun rights and regulations. This decision has significant implications for the evolving landscape of firearm legislation in the United States.