NYC Gun Licensing Restrictions Ruled Unconstitutional by Judge

A federal judge in Manhattan has ruled that certain provisions of New York City's gun licensing restrictions are unconstitutional, stating that requirements such as proving "good moral character" violate the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. The ruling comes in response to a lawsuit filed by a Brooklyn resident who was denied a permit due to prior arrests and other factors. The judge found that the discretionary standards used by licensing officials were overly broad and lacked historical grounding. The ruling goes into effect on Thursday, but the city has the option to appeal.