The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on Monday did away with a Massachusetts gun law concentrated on individuals obtaining a firearm license, dealing its second blow to gun control after rejecting a New York concealed carry law in June.
The case, Morin v. Lyver, centered around plaintiff Alfred Morin, who was prohibited from obtaining a new firearm license due to his two out-of-state convictions for weapons possession, the New York Post reported. Massachusetts law sets heavy limitations on the purchase and possession of firearms if the would-be owner was previously convicted of nonviolent misdemeanors, the outlet noted.
After reviewing the law, SCOTUS chose to vacate the regulation, the court order stated. The court then remanded the legislation to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit for further consideration, referencing the June ruling of New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn., Inc. v. Bruen.