In the Supreme Court of the United States, New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc., et al., petitioners, v. Kevin P. Bruen, in his official capacity as Superintendent of New York State Police et al., respondents [electronic resource] : on writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit : brief of amici curiae Second Amendment Foundation, Buckeye Firearms Foundation, Connecticut Citizens Defense League, Florida Carry, Grass Roots North Carolina, Illinois State Rifle Ass'n, Louisiana Shooting Ass'n, Maryland Shall Issue, Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, New Jersey Second Amendment Society, Sportsmen's Ass'n for Firearms Education, Tennessee Firearms Ass'n, and Virginia Citizens Defense League in support of petitioners and reversal / David H. Thompson, counsel of record ; Peter A. Patterson.

At issue is whether New York’s discretionary gun permit law, which requires an applicant demonstrate “proper cause” to carry a weapon for self-defense purposes, violates the Second Amendment.