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 Acting Superintendent of New York State Police, Richard J. McNally, Jr., in his official capacity as Justice of the New York Supreme Court, Third Judicial District, and licensing officer for Rensselaer County, respondents [electronic resource] : on writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit : brief of Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs, Inc. as amicus curiae in support of petitioners / Daniel L. Schmutter, counsel of record.

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.