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Supreme Court to Review Hawaii's Controversial Gun Laws

1/19/2026

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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Hawaii's strict gun laws, including a ban on public-space firearms without property owner consent.
Three Maui residents challenge these laws, saying they violate the Second Amendment by limiting self-defense.
Hawaii's laws, shaped by a 2022 Supreme Court ruling, allow concealed carry but restrict where firearms can be carried.
Chris Marvin, a gun violence prevention expert, supports the property restriction as a courtesy.

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Story summary

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Hawaii's strict gun laws, including a ban on public-space firearms without property owner consent.
Three Maui residents challenge these laws, saying they violate the Second Amendment by limiting self-defense.
Hawaii's laws, shaped by a 2022 Supreme Court ruling, allow concealed carry but restrict where firearms can be carried.
Chris Marvin, a gun violence prevention expert, supports the property restriction as a courtesy.