Supreme Court likely to reject limits on concealed carry but uphold bans on gun possession by drug users

The high court recognizes a person’s right to self-defense with firearms but has also upheld the government’s power to enforce limits on that right.

By: Morgan Marietta, University of Tennessee, The Conversation

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Published: January 15, 2026

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Last Updated: 2 months ago

By Morgan Marietta, University of Tennessee

The U.S. Supreme Court in early 2026 will hear oral arguments in two cases testing the limits of gun rights under the Constitution.

Can a state outlaw carrying a concealed weapon in businesses or restaurants unless the owners post a sign allowing it? And can the federal government criminalize the possession of firearms by a habitual drug user?

The plaintiffs in both cases claim …

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