Huge: Supreme Court Considers 2 New Major 2nd Amendment Cases

Published on April 18, 2026
Duration: 8:12

The Supreme Court is considering seven major Second Amendment challenges, including four previously discussed cases (Duncan v. Bont, Gator v. Washington, Vera Montes v. Cook County, NGRV v. Lamont) and two new ones. Peterson v. United States challenges the NFA's taxation and registration scheme for firearms, particularly suppressors, arguing it violates the Second Amendment under the Bruen standard. Gardner v. Maryland addresses the Second Amendment rights of an interstate traveler carrying a handgun in self-defense when their out-of-state permit is not recognized by Maryland.

Quick Summary

The Supreme Court is reviewing two new Second Amendment cases: Peterson v. United States, challenging the NFA's taxation and registration of firearms like suppressors, and Gardner v. Maryland, concerning interstate handgun carry rights for permit holders. Both cases invoke the Bruen decision's historical tradition standard.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Supreme Court's Second Amendment Cases
  2. 01:18Sponsor: Attorneys on Retainer Discount
  3. 02:30Understanding Supreme Court Conferences
  4. 03:21Case 1: Peterson v. United States (NFA Challenge)
  5. 04:01NFA Taxation and Registration Scheme
  6. 04:37Fifth Circuit Error in Peterson Case
  7. 05:32First Major NFA Case Conference
  8. 05:38Case 2: Gardner v. Maryland (Carry Rights)
  9. 06:26Questions Presented in Gardner v. Maryland
  10. 07:08Focus on Interstate Carry and Reciprocity
  11. 07:18Summary of Supreme Court's Actions
  12. 07:30When to Expect Decisions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the two new major Second Amendment cases being considered by the Supreme Court?

The two new major Second Amendment cases are Peterson v. United States, which challenges the National Firearms Act's taxation and registration scheme for firearms, particularly suppressors, and Gardner v. Maryland, which addresses the Second Amendment rights of an interstate traveler carrying a handgun in self-defense when their out-of-state permit is not recognized.

What is the core argument in Peterson v. United States regarding the NFA?

In Peterson v. United States, the argument is that the National Firearms Act's taxation and registration scheme for firearms, especially suppressors, violates the Second Amendment. Petitioners contend the Fifth Circuit wrongly treated it as a licensing law without proving historical tradition of regulation under Bruen.

What is the main issue in Gardner v. Maryland concerning gun carry?

Gardner v. Maryland concerns whether a state can ban an interstate traveler with a valid out-of-state permit from carrying a handgun, especially when displayed in self-defense. The case questions the constitutionality of such bans and the refusal to honor permits from other states.

How does the Bruen decision relate to these new Supreme Court cases?

The Bruen decision is central to these cases, as it requires the government to demonstrate that firearm regulations align with the nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation. Both Peterson and Gardner cases invoke Bruen to challenge existing laws.

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