U.S. Supreme Court Firearm Decisions Since 2008

Recognized an individual right to possess firearms for self‑defense.

Applied the Second Amendment to the states.

Stun guns are protected “bearable arms.”

Reckless domestic‑violence misdemeanors trigger firearm prohibition.

Government must prove a defendant knew they were a prohibited person.

Case declared moot after NYC changed its gun‑transport rules.

Recognized a right to carry firearms in public; created the “text, history, tradition” test.

Bump stocks are not machineguns under federal law.

Upholds disarming individuals under domestic‑violence restraining orders.

ATF may regulate certain ghost‑gun parts kits.

Mexico’s lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers dismissed.