SMITH COUNTY, Texas — Domestic violence prevention advocates and some local gun shop workers say they’re pleased with two separate Supreme Court rulings related to firearms.
Rulings in both cases have ties to Texas. One upheld a 1994 ban on firearms for people subject to restraining orders, and another struck down a ban on a firearm accessory used in the nation’s deadliest mass shooting.
The Supreme Court on June 21 ruled 8-1 that people who are subject to restraining orders meant to keep them away from spouses or partners can’t own guns. Domestic violence prevention advocates say the ruling will continue to save lives.
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