President Joe Biden released a scathing statement Thursday just hours after the Supreme Court shot-down a century-old gun control law in New York State.
The 6-3 decision ruled that local governments violate their residents 2nd and 14th Amendment rights when denying them conceal carry permits for self-protection outside the home.
“I am deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court’s ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. Since 1911, the State of New York has required individuals who would like to carry a concealed weapon in public to show a need to do so for the purpose of self-defense and to acquire a license. More than a century later, the United States Supreme Court has chosen to strike down New York’s long-established authority to protect its citizens. This ruling contradicts both common sense and the Constitution, and should deeply trouble us all,” began the President.
Read Biden’s full statement below:
I am deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court’s ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. Since 1911, the State of New York has required individuals who would like to carry a concealed weapon in public to show a need to do so for the purpose of self-defense and to acquire a license. More than a century later, the United States Supreme Court has chosen to strike down New York’s long-established authority to protect its citizens. This ruling contradicts both common sense and the Constitution, and should deeply trouble us all.
In the wake of the horrific attacks in Buffalo and Uvalde, as well as the daily acts of gun violence that do not make national headlines, we must do more as a society — not less — to protect our fellow Americans. I remain committed to doing everything in my power to reduce gun violence and make our communities safer. I have already taken more executive actions to reduce gun violence than any other President during their first year in office, and I will continue to do all that I can to protect Americans from gun violence.
I urge states to continue to enact and enforce commonsense laws to make their citizens and communities safer from gun violence. As the late Justice Scalia recognized, the Second Amendment is not absolute. For centuries, states have regulated who may purchase or possess weapons, the types of weapons they may use, and the places they may carry those weapons. And the courts have upheld these regulations.
I call on Americans across the country to make their voices heard on gun safety. Lives are on the line.
How does this ruling contradict the Constitution, when the Supreme Court interprets and rules on what the Constitution says? “Dementia Joe” is in, sadly, not so rare form for him.
Charlie – READ the 2nd Amendment. Then think and reflect. I’m more concerned about your cognitive functioning than Biden’s. The Amendment includes language that speaks to regulation and safety-security. We are a nation of laws. Free Speech doesn’t mean you get to threaten people without consequence. Freedom of Religion is not a rationalization for polygamy.
The notion that citizens should experience no level of vetting to purchase and carry a firearm is nonsensical. The SCOTUS majority screwed this one up big time.
Are you going to be the one who deems who is worthy? Should I do this? Maybe someone who has enough money for armed security? Is anyone not on your favorites list not allowed? What about mine? I read, thought and reflected. Your control and power goals have no boundaries. Look at how effective strict gun laws are and do some reflecting.
You can’t argue against the facts!
“Fewer Guns Mean Fewer Gun Homicides”
https://www.nber.org/digest/feb01/fewer-guns-mean-fewer-gun-homicides
It’s about time that the supreme court has changed this law ..
TRUMP HAD THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE (SUPREME COURT) TODAY.
Now watch the robbery victims shoot the suspect and stop it right there.
These Laws are made for a good reason,”government overreach” and we are seeing this with this Administration!! The power hungry left just wants to take everything away from us and join forces with the NWO, making the world a communist elite/slave world, but Americans are in their way! Our Laws stop them since we are the only country in this world that own guns! And Biden buys up all the ammo now to stop us from being able to use our guns! Be prepared, this old goat is going to keep playing dirty, Obama will keep whispering in his ear! Get rid of Obama and Biden is lost for words!
Right-wing insanity at it’s finest. Thanks for the laugh!!
The socialists are reviving the same arguments they used in the 1990’s when state after state passed concealed carry laws. Then in state after state, violent crime decreased as the new laws were implemented. Now according to the CDC, armed citizens prevent or stop between two and three and a half million crimes a year, usually without firing a single shot.
Mayor of NYC is “concerned.” You bet he is. When enough New Yorkers are armed and crime starts dropping–instead of increasing as it’s done since he took office–he won’t be able to take credit. This is all preliminary whining in support of packing the court with liberal judges–like those who keep putting violent felons back out on the street.
You can’t argue the facts… “Fewer Guns Mean Fewer Gun Homicides”
https://www.nber.org/digest/feb01/fewer-guns-mean-fewer-gun-homicides
Joe and his socialist henchmen just found it won’t be as easy as they thought to disarm Americans.
OUR FOREFATHERS PUT THE 2nd AMENDMENT IN OUR CONSTITUTION FOR A REASON & THAT IS TO PROTECT US FROM A CORRUPT GOVERNMENT.
& FOR OUR PERSONAL PROTECTION !
LOOK AT WHAT’S GOING ON IN AUSTRALIA !
THEY GAVE UP THERE GUNS!
I’m guessing the President of the way out left is merely disappointed in the 6 SCOTUS. But Joe, Joe Joe Joe.
80% of this entire country is disappointed in you.
You probably just need to let New York bake their own cupcakes there … And let them go by themselves to the sale.
This man is a canceer
Joe. Just proving HE HATES the Constitution and those who stand for it. !!!!! Traitorist statement from a Sitting President. !!!!!’
The progressive left agenda is as old as time, disarm the constituency as to rule absolutely over them. These restrictions on our 2nd amendment rights from progressive states should be challenged without end. God bless Texas
The Supreme Court doesn’t make laws.
The right to bear arms “SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED”. Any restriction, vetting, limitation is, by definition, infringement. I’m sure you’ll counter that argument with something about not allowing felons or the severely mentally impaired to have firearms, and I will preemptively state that perhaps those people should not be out amongst free society if they are too dangerous to possess a firearm.
A felon who does his time should not be allowed to return to society? A mentally impaired person should be locked away? WOW. You make a terrible mistake (and redeem yourself) or ARE BORN with limited mental faculties and you cannot take part in free American society? That’s your stance?
Typical conservative mentality: it’s not a problem if it doesn’t affect ME. Y’all are fake christians and horrible, selfish people. No wonder you love a sociopath like trump.