The US Supreme Court has ruled that the state law of New York, which restricts the carrying of pistols, violates the Constitution that guarantees the right to own a gun.
In the United States, there have been a series of shooting incidents, and the momentum for tightening gun control is increasing, but the decision that can be regarded as deregulation has once again highlighted the situation where the debate over guns divides the country. ..
The state of New York in the eastern United States allows and restricts carrying pistols invisible to the surroundings only for good reason.
The Supreme Court of the United States was arguing about this in violation of the Constitution that guarantees the right to possess weapons, but on the 23rd, the court voted for six out of nine judges and the state law is unconstitutional. I showed the judgment.
"State law hampers the right of good citizens in need of self-defense to possess weapons in public," he said.
US media have pointed out that the decision could affect other states with similar legislation and the trend toward tighter gun control.
In the United States, the momentum for deregulation, which has not progressed for many years, is increasing, as a group of bipartisan lawmakers submitted a bill to tighten gun regulations in the Senate of the federal parliament following a series of shootings. However, the court's decision, on the contrary, could be regarded as deregulation, re-emphasized the situation in which the debate over guns divides the country.
President Biden and Governor of New York criticize the Federal Supreme Court's decision
US President Joe Biden issued a statement about the Supreme Court's decision: "I'm terribly disappointed. The Supreme Court has chosen to overthrow the state of New York's long-established authority to protect its citizens. Judgment is contrary to both common sense and the Constitution, and it deeply afflicts the people. "
Governor Kathy Hochul of New York said in a press conference, "The Supreme Court has deprived New York of the right and responsibility to protect its citizens. This decision is not only reckless but also condemned, not what the New Yorkers want, "he criticized.
"As the Governor of New York, our top priority is to keep our citizens safe. We should have the right to decide on gun control in the state. No more guns in our city. No need. Don't withdraw, fight. "He said he would continue to discuss legislation to regulate guns.
National Rifle Association "Breaking Victory"
NRA, the National Rifle Association, a leading American lobbying group that opposes gun control, issued a statement at the Supreme Court's decision: "Today's decision is a milestone victory for good men and women across the United States. , The result of the battle we have led for decades. The right to self-defense, and the right to protect family and loved ones, should not end in the house alone, "welcomes the Supreme Court's decision. did.
"This decision confirms that the right to carry a gun does not disappear at the front door of your home, but there are still many unconstitutional gun control laws in the United States. We will continue to fight these laws until all Americans can exercise their right to protect their families with the firearms of their choice. "
New York citizens
Citizens continued to say that certain restrictions should be put in place after the Federal Supreme Court ruled that New York's gun control law was unconstitutional.
A 28-year-old woman said, "I think we need a constitutional amendment that guarantees the right to own a gun, but I think we need more restrictions on when and how people get guns." I was talking.
Also, a man who was born and raised in New York said, "I understand that carrying a gun is a constitutionally guaranteed right, but I think that certain restrictions such as qualification and training are necessary." I was talking.
In addition, another woman strongly criticized the judgment, saying, "We have a very serious gun problem and many people have died. There is no other country like this. I think it is strange." rice field.
One month after the shooting at an elementary school in Texas
The 24th is a month after a man shot a gun at an elementary school in Uvalde, South Texas, killing 21 people, including 19 children.
At the elementary school at the site, a cross with the names of 21 people was erected, and people are still visiting and handing flowers, and in the town there are signs saying "Uvalde, strong". It is listed in.
Mayor McLaughlin said, "I can never say to children and teachers that I want them to return to that school," and the incident left a big scar on the lives of the locals, including the idea of demolishing the school building.
People who visited the elementary school where the shooting incident happened said, "We can't regulate guns, and it's a shame for the United States to have such an incident. Our country must change." Sadly, I should never wake up again. I have a gun, but this usage is wrong. "