All the Gun Cases Spared Today by the Supreme Court

Published on November 24, 2025
Duration: 9:40

This video, presented by William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, provides an expert analysis of recent U.S. Supreme Court orders concerning firearm cases. Kirk details specific cases like Gardner v. Maryland and challenges to federal statutes 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) and § 922(g)(5), highlighting which petitions were denied and which remain alive. The discussion also covers per curiam decisions and upcoming cases related to magazine bans, offering insights into the current legal landscape for gun rights in the United States.

Quick Summary

William Kirk of Washington Gun Law analyzes recent U.S. Supreme Court orders on gun cases, noting that many challenges to statutes like 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) remain active. He discusses Gardner v. Maryland, the denial in Carbajal-Flores v. United States impacting non-citizen firearm rights, and upcoming magazine ban cases.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Supreme Court Order List Review
  2. 01:09Gardner v. Maryland Case Details
  3. 02:47Challenges to 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)
  4. 04:41Challenges to 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(5)(A)
  5. 05:24Per Curiam Decisions: Clark v. Sweeney & Pitts v. Mississippi
  6. 07:01Magazine Ban Cases on Conference
  7. 08:16Right to Bear Legal Protection

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Supreme Court's recent order list reveal about gun cases?

The Supreme Court's recent order list showed that many firearm-related cases, initially expected to be denied, are still alive. This includes numerous challenges to statutes like 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), indicating a complex legal landscape rather than a sweeping dismissal of gun rights arguments.

Which specific gun cases are currently active or have been addressed by the Supreme Court?

Active cases include Gardner v. Maryland and challenges to 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) and § 922(g)(5). The Court also issued per curiam decisions in Clark v. Sweeney and Pitts v. Mississippi, and is set to consider magazine ban cases like Duncan v. Bonta.

What is the significance of the denial in Carbajal-Flores v. United States?

The denial of the petition in Carbajal-Flores v. United States is significant because it upholds the 7th Circuit's ruling that aliens unlawfully present in the U.S. are not considered "the people" protected by the Second Amendment, impacting future challenges based on this interpretation.

What legal protection is offered by 'Right to Bear'?

'Right to Bear' is a legal defense protection service designed for self-protection scenarios. They offer services to individuals facing legal challenges related to exercising their right to bear arms, with potential discounts available through specific promo codes.

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