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Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss the Supreme Court's decision to hear Wolford v. Lopez, a pivotal Second Amendment challenge originating from Hawaii. Attorneys Alan Beck and Kevin O'Grady represent plaintiffs alongside the Hawaii Firearms Coalition, targeting the state's "Vampire Rule," which mandates express permission from property owners for concealed carry in private venues open to the public. This Ninth Circuit-upheld restriction echoes similar barriers in New York and Maryland, potentially reshaping gun rights nationwide.

Campbell notes the Court's selective docket, reviewing only about 70 of 7,000 annual petitions, with Mark Smith of Four Boxes Diner predicting two to three Second Amendment cases this term. The hosts explore implications for sensitive places, including public transportation, while cautioning against expansive rulings absent direct questions. They reference Susannah Warner Kipke's Maryland case, Kipke v. Moore, as a parallel effort challenging carry prohibitions near demonstrations and in bars.

Shifting to open carry, Suffecool and Campbell highlight victories like Florida's recent affirmation of the practice, leaving New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, New York, and California as holdouts. They emphasize behavioral cues in concealed carry—subtle discomfort often draws more attention than the firearm itself—advocating responsible ownership to normalize Second Amendment protections.

The conversation underscores collaborative advocacy through organizations like Florida Carry, reinforcing constitutional carry as a cornerstone of self-defense rights.