Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Challenge to Minnesota's Out-of-State Concealed Carry Ban

In a petition filed in August, Liberty Justice Center challenged Minnesota’s policy of not accepting concealed-carry licenses from other states, citing the case of trucker Jeffrey Johnson, who holds valid permits from Georgia and Florida. The Eighth Circuit had previously affirmed the state’s authority to limit gun rights to its own licensing system. On Monday, the Supreme Court placed the case on its docket of matters it will not review, effectively upholding the appellate court’s decision.

The Court’s refusal comes amid a docket of other Second Amendment cases, including challenges to magazine-capacity limits and waiting-period laws, which have produced a patchwork of circuit-court rulings. These “circuit splits” increase the likelihood that the high court will eventually address at least one of the disputes. The next Supreme Court conference, where further case selections will be discussed, is scheduled for Friday.