BREAKING NEWS! SUPREME COURT RELEASES HUGE DECISION IN 2A CASE!

Published on June 15, 2026
Duration: 16:18

This video analyzes the Supreme Court's denial of certiorari in Corbett v. Hochul, a case concerning New York's firearms training mandate for concealed carry licenses. The host, Mark Smith, a constitutional attorney, explains why the Court likely declined the case, focusing on procedural posture and the case's perceived lower priority compared to other Second Amendment issues. He clarifies the nuances of Bruin's footnote 9 and how it's being interpreted by lower courts, emphasizing that the most significant wins for the Second Amendment occur at the legislative level rather than through court battles.

Quick Summary

The Supreme Court denied certiorari in Corbett v. Hochul, a case challenging New York's firearms training mandate for concealed carry licenses. The host suggests this was likely due to the case's procedural posture as an interlocutory appeal, the petitioner's status as a pro se litigant from out-of-state, and the Court's prioritization of other Second Amendment issues deemed more pressing at this time.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Breaking News: SCOTUS Denies Cert in NY 2A Case
  2. 00:38Corbett v. Hochul Case Overview
  3. 01:16Supreme Court's Priorities & Licensing Cases
  4. 02:46Potential Future Licensing Case Scenarios
  5. 03:46Reasons for Denying Cert in Corbett v. Hochul
  6. 05:06Pro Se Litigant & Academic Issues
  7. 05:25Interpreting Bruin's Footnote 9
  8. 06:31Misinterpretation of Footnote 9 by Lower Courts
  9. 07:34Bruin's Footnote 9 vs. Shall-Issue Regimes
  10. 08:08Burden of Proof in Second Amendment Cases
  11. 08:34Footnote 9 as a Carve-Out?
  12. 08:56Future of Licensing Cases & SCOTUS Priorities
  13. 09:09Final Takeaways: Not a Major Setback

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Supreme Court deny certiorari in the Corbett v. Hochul case?

The Supreme Court denied certiorari in Corbett v. Hochul, a case challenging New York's firearms training mandate for concealed carry licenses. The host suggests this was likely due to the case's procedural posture as an interlocutory appeal, the petitioner's status as a pro se litigant from out-of-state, and the Court's prioritization of other Second Amendment issues deemed more pressing at this time.

What was the main legal question in Corbett v. Hochul regarding firearms licensing?

The central question presented to the Supreme Court in Corbett v. Hochul was whether footnote 9 of the NYSRPA v. Bruin decision implies a presumption of constitutionality for firearms training mandates in shall-issue licensing regimes, thereby relieving the government of its burden to prove historical tradition under Bruin's framework.

How are lower courts misinterpreting footnote 9 of NYSRPA v. Bruin, according to the analysis?

The analysis suggests that some anti-gun lower courts are misinterpreting footnote 9 of Bruin to mean the Supreme Court broadly blessed all shall-issue licensing regimes. This interpretation is used to argue that the burden of proof remains with the Second Amendment claimant, rather than shifting to the government to demonstrate historical tradition, particularly in licensing contexts.

What kind of firearms licensing case might the Supreme Court consider in the future?

The host posits that the Supreme Court might be interested in a licensing case where a jurisdiction mandates training for a concealed carry permit but provides no practical means to obtain that training, effectively making it impossible for citizens to acquire a permit. This scenario highlights an insurmountable barrier to exercising a right.

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