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California ‘on notice’ after Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii gun carry law

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Hawaii’s broad ban on carrying firearms, saying finding otherwise would “hobble” Second Amendment rights.

Published Jun 25, 2026, 5:11 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law that banned carrying guns in the vast majority of public and private spaces, saying to rule otherwise would “hobble” Second Amendment rights. The decision nullifies the state’s near-total carry ban and may prompt review of similar restrictions elsewhere, including in California.