| Bernard - The Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs (VTFSC) and the Vermont State Rifle & Pistol Association (VSRPA) were parties to, and financially supported, an amicus (friend of the court) brief in support of NYSRPA in its challenge to the NY law. The SCOTUS opinions on this case can be found here. In short, the court struck down NY's restrictive licensing scheme 6-3, and affirmed the right of self-defense outside the home, while recognizing that there can be restrictions for sensitive places. In the court's main opinion, and in the three concurring opinions (Alito, Kavanaugh, and Barrett) there were only a handful of citations to pro-gun amicus briefs. Ours was cited twice, out of the 46 pro-gun briefs that were filed. The majority opinion was written by Justice Clarence Thomas and there are concurring and dissenting opinions. 25 states have "Constitutional Carry" and do not require a concealed carry permit. The VTFSC and VSRPA received the E-mail below from our attorney in our amicus brief in the SCOTUS case that was published today.
------------------------------------------------------------------- As most of you have heard, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in the Bruen case (New York carry case) today. A copy is attached. The case was decided 6-3, and establishes quite clearly that Americans have a Second Amendment right to carry a firearm outside the home, and that discretionary permitting systems for carry are unconstitutional. It refutes just about every argument that the other side has made against the right to carry. It notes that "shall issue" carry systems appear to be constitutional, unless abused. Our amicus brief is cited twice by Justice Alito in his concurring opinion, so apparently the Court was paying attention. Many thanks to all of you, and your members and Boards, for your participation and support in this important case. We are making a difference! Best regards, Dan Dan M. Peterson PLLC Fairfax, VA 22030 ------------------------------------------------------------------- In supporting this amicus brief, the VTFSC was representing you. Thanks for your continued support. VTFSC www.vtfsc.org 
Best Regards, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
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