New York had mandated that individuals must demonstrate a \u201cspecial need\u201d to obtain an unrestricted concealed carry license. However, the Supreme Court ruled that the right to carry a firearm for self-defense is deeply rooted in American history.<\/p>\n
Congress sought to regulate machine guns with the National Firearms Act of 1934 and later prohibited their possession with the Firearms Owners Protection Act of 1986. Prosecutors contended that Tamori\u2019s weapons did not fall under Second Amendment protections.<\/p>\n
Broomes sharply disagreed, stating they are protected \u201cwithin the original meaning of the amendment.\u201d He said the government failed to justify the law\u2019s application in this case.<\/p>\n