The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rules that Hawaii’s requirement for handgun purchases within 30 days of obtaining a permit violates the Second Amendment. The court, led by Judge Daniel P. Collins, determined that the state’s failure to demonstrate that background checks older than 30 days are inadequate undermines the laws’ validity.
Additionally, the court criticized Hawaii’s mandate for a physical inspection of purchased firearms at a police station, establishing that it does not significantly serve the state’s interests in public safety. This ruling could have broader implications for handgun regulations across the United States, prompting discussions about the balance between gun rights and state interests.
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