Bruen
Bruen is most widely recognized in contemporary public discourse as the surname of the plaintiff in the United States Supreme Court case New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, decided in 2022. The case centers on the issue of carrying firearms in public and the constitutionality of state licensing requirements for concealed carry.
Background and litigation context: The dispute arose from New York State’s licensing regime for concealed handguns,
Supreme Court decision and reasoning: In a decision issued in June 2022, the Court held that the
Impact and interpretation: Bruen is regarded as a landmark decision for Second Amendment jurisprudence, influencing how
Other uses: The surname Bruen exists outside the case and may appear in various personal or cultural