Supreme Court Ruling Called ‘Life-Saving’ by Gun Control Advocates, Troubling for Gun Rights Groups

While gun control advocates hailed the decision, some Second Amendment advocates are concerned it may usher in red flag laws.

Riverton, Utah, Mayor Trent Staggs addresses delegates at the Utah Republican Party Convention in Salt Lake City on April 27, 2024. Hannah Schoenbaum/AP Photo

The U.S. Supreme Court’s 8-to-1 ruling on June 21 upholding a federal law barring people under domestic restraining orders from owning guns has been hailed by gun control advocates, while gun rights advocates are split over the possible impacts of the decision.

Gun control advocates praised the decision in United States v. Rahimi as an essential protection for victims of domestic violence and a check on the firearms industry.