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Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels
By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 25, 2026
· 3 min read
The Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into stores and hotels on Thursday, in its latest opinion backing Second Amendment rights. The high court's 6-3 decision means people can carry guns onto privately owned property like shopping malls and ga...
Key takeaway The high court's 6-3 decision means people can carry guns onto privately owned property like shopping malls and gas stations, unless the owners specifically say guns are banned at their establishments.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down Hawaii's law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels has implications for business owners in Alamo Heights . While the ruling gives individuals more freedom to carry firearms on private property, it also places the onus on property owners to explicitly ban guns if they so choose. This could lead to a patchwork of varying gun policies across the city, with some businesses opting to post signs forbidding firearms and others allowing them. As a result, residents and visitors to Alamo Heights may need to be more mindful of the specific gun policies in place at their favorite shops, restaurants, and other establishments. The decision may also spark renewed debate about gun rights and public safety in the community, with some advocating for stricter controls and others pushing for greater freedoms.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law requiring people to get permission to carry guns into stores and hotels on Thursday, in its latest opinion backing Second Amendment rights. The high court's 6-3 decision means people can carry guns onto privately owned property like shopping malls and ga...
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