Court Rules Gun License Restrictions Are "Constitutional"
The First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Massachusetts' gun license restrictions are constitutional. The case, Gould v. Morgan, challenged the 'may issue' system where local authorities can deny licenses based on discretion, often requiring 'good cause' or proof of imminent danger. The court found these restrictions substantially related to public safety and crime prevention, even though it limits the right to self-defense outside the home.










