Appeals Court Puts Stake Through Heart Of New York’s Anti-2nd Amendment ‘Vampire Rule’
A federal appellate court has ruled that New York's 'vampire rule' banning concealed carry on private property violates the Second Amendment. This decision follows the Supreme Court's earlier ruling against New York's discretionary concealed carry permit system. The court found that the requirement for property owners to post signs allowing concealed carry was unconstitutional.
- ▪The Second Circuit Court ruled against New York's 'vampire rule' for concealed carry.
- ▪The law required property owners to post signs to allow concealed carry, which the court deemed unconstitutional.
- ▪The ruling is seen as a significant victory for gun rights advocates.
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Concealed Carry & Home Defense Appeals Court Puts Stake Through Heart Of New York’s Anti-2nd Amendment ‘Vampire Rule’ Subbotina Anna (Shutterstock) Harold Hutchison Media Reporter May 18, 2026 12:32 PM ET May 18, 2026 12:32 PM ET Harold Hutchison Media Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); A federal appellate court ruled that New York’s law banning firearms carrying under a so-called “vampire rule” violated the Second Amendment.
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