6-3 RULING SCOTUS FINALLY Strikes Down State Wide Carry Bans

Published on June 25, 2026
Duration: 11:38

This video discusses the Supreme Court's ruling in Wolford v. Lopez, which struck down Hawaii's ban on CCW holders entering private businesses without explicit permission. The speaker, Reno May, explains how this ruling relates to California's SB2 law and the 'vampire clause,' which required businesses to post signage allowing carry. May speculates on the future of the May v. Bonta case challenging SB2, noting that his lawsuit is currently stayed pending further Supreme Court decisions. He also briefly touches on the Duncan v. Bonta magazine ban lawsuit.

Quick Summary

The Supreme Court's ruling in Wolford v. Lopez struck down Hawaii's ban on CCW holders entering private businesses without explicit permission. This decision challenges 'vampire clauses' requiring businesses to post signage allowing carry, impacting laws like California's SB2.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Supreme Court Ruling on Wolford v. Lopez
  2. 00:28The 'Vampire Clause' and Hawaii's CCW Ban
  3. 00:59California's SB2 and Sensitive Places
  4. 01:28Sponsor: Barbell Apparel
  5. 01:45Historical Analogues and Legal Reasoning
  6. 02:39Supreme Court's Application of Standards
  7. 02:56Clarification from the Supreme Court
  8. 03:13Wolford Case vs. May v. Bonta
  9. 03:36Hawaii's Law Struck Down
  10. 03:42California's SB2 and the 'Vampire Clause'
  11. 04:27California's 'Vampire Clause' Requirements
  12. 04:52Current Status of California's 'Vampire Clause'
  13. 05:04May v. Bonta Lawsuit Update
  14. 05:30Future Expectations and Support for CRPA
  15. 05:52Duncan v. Bonta: Magazine Ban Lawsuit
  16. 06:46Crime Statistics and CCW Holders
  17. 06:50Conclusion and Sign-off

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Wolford v. Lopez?

The Supreme Court ruled in Wolford v. Lopez, striking down Hawaii's law that prohibited CCW holders from entering private businesses unless they had explicit written, verbal, or posted signage granting permission. This decision challenges broad restrictions on concealed carry.

What is the 'vampire clause' in gun laws?

The 'vampire clause' refers to laws that require businesses to explicitly post signage permitting concealed carry for it to be legal. This was a component of California's SB2 law, potentially forcing businesses to engage with a political topic by allowing or disallowing carry.

How does the Wolford v. Lopez ruling affect California's SB2 law?

While not directly ruling on SB2, the Wolford v. Lopez decision provides a legal framework that challenges broad carry restrictions and the 'vampire clause' used in laws like SB2. The lawsuit May v. Bonta, challenging SB2, is currently stayed pending further Supreme Court actions.

What is the status of the Duncan v. Bonta magazine ban lawsuit?

The Duncan v. Bonta lawsuit challenges California's ban on standard-capacity magazines. The Supreme Court has an opportunity to decide whether to hear this case before the end of its current term, with significant implications for magazine legality.

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