July 1, 2024
Supreme Court Upholds Federal Ban on Guns for Domestic Abusers
On June 21, 2024 the United States Supreme Court upheld the federal law making it a crime for anyone subject to a domestic violence court order to possess a gun. By a vote of 8-1, the Court ruled that the law does not violate the Constitution’s Second Amendment, which protects the “right of the people to keep and bear Arms.”
The Supreme Court decision is relevant for us here in Connecticut as it shows that our restraining order law does not violate the Second Amendment.
Section 46b-15 of Connecticut Statutes provides for an application for relief from abuse. This is more commonly known as a domestic relations restraining order. An application for relief from abuse granted by a Connecticut Superior Court, requires the respondent, the person against whom the order is entered, to turn in their guns, at least temporarily.
For a more thorough discussion about restraining orders in Connecticut, whether you may want to seek one or defend against a restraining order already issued, contact Attorney Cappalli.
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