Good News for Concealed Carry Holders  

Pam Bondi filed a brief on Monday Nov 24th in the Supreme Court to challenge a Hawaii state law that effectively bans public carrying of firearms in certain public spaces. 

Context of the Brief

• Current Role: Pam Bondi is currently the 87th United States Attorney General, having assumed office in February 2025. She is no longer the Attorney General of Florida (a position she held from 2011 to 2019, succeeded by James Uthmeier).
• The Case: The case is Wolford v. Lopez and challenges a Hawaii law that makes it a misdemeanor for concealed-carry license-holders to carry firearms on any private property open to the public without express authorization (e.g., specific signage or verbal permission for places like gas stations and restaurants). The law's critics call it the "Vampire Rule".
• The Argument: The Justice Department, under Attorney General Bondi, argues that Hawaii's law plainly violates the Second Amendment. The brief supports the petitioners who are suing the state.
• Potential Impact: A Supreme Court ruling in this case could impact millions of gun owners in other states with similar laws, such as California, New Jersey, and Maryland.

You never know how the Supreme Court will rule. A positive ruling here would be catastrophic for gun grabbers.