In a recent article, Matthew R. Winchell, an attorney at Tully Rinckey, discusses how a New York ruling in United States v. Homer could threaten the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. The case introduces a new interpretation of probable cause that may lead to increased traffic stops and frisks, burdening legal gun owners exercising their right to carry concealed firearms in public. Winchell emphasizes the importance of vigilance and best practices for gun owners navigating the complex landscape of constitutional rights and law enforcement procedures following the Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen.
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