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Supreme Court Upholds NY Gun Law, Rejects Industry Appeal

6/16/2026

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Supreme Court refused to review the case, keeping New York’s firearms law in force.
The Court denied the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s appeal, with Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Beretta, Glock, Sig Sauer and Sturm.
Industry argues the statute is preempted by 2005 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
Attorney General Letitia James says law provides tools to combat gun violence and permits civil suits by officials and the public.

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Story summary

Supreme Court refused to review the case, keeping New York’s firearms law in force.
The Court denied the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s appeal, with Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Beretta, Glock, Sig Sauer and Sturm.
Industry argues the statute is preempted by 2005 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
Attorney General Letitia James says law provides tools to combat gun violence and permits civil suits by officials and the public.