Breaking 2A News: The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear part of a major gun rights case—Wolford v. Lopez—originating from Hawaii and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

While the Court only granted certiorari (SER) on one of two questions, that question tackles a critical issue: Can a state presumptively ban concealed carry on private property open to the public unless the property owner gives explicit permission? This controversial policy, known as the “vampire rule,” effectively disarms permit holders unless businesses post signs allowing carry.

The case challenges Hawaii’s restrictive carry law, which mirrors similar laws in New York and California. If overturned, it could have nationwide implications for how states regulate so-called “sensitive locations” and private property carry rights post-Bruen.

This move comes as the Supreme Court faces growing pressure to address several other high-profile Second Amendment cases. While Wolford v. Lopez is a step forward, many in the 2A community hope it won’t be the only case SCOTUS addresses in 2025.