The 2025 Dickinson Law Review Spring Symposium brought together legal scholars, judges, and practitioners for a discussion on the evolving landscape of the Second Amendment in the wake of New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. This event served as a platform for analysis and debate over how courts and policymakers are interpreting and applying the Supreme Court’s decision. The Firearms Research Center is proud to recognize the contributions of our Director, Senior Fellow, and affiliated scholars to this important conversation. Published in Volume 129, Issue 3 (2025) of the Dickinson Law Review, their articles offer diverse perspectives on the shifting boundaries of the Second Amendment.
Big Business as Gun Control by David B. Kopel, George A. Mocsary, and Bhav Ninder Singh, explores the rise of private-sector restrictions on firearms commerce, including debanking and digital censorship. These measures, often adopted under government pressure, risk circumventing constitutional safeguards and merit urgent legal scrutiny.
The Waiting Is the Hardest Part: The Constitutionality of Firearm Waiting Periods by F. Lee Francis, takes a fresh look at the legal foundations and implications of mandatory waiting periods for firearm purchases, examining their compatibility with the Supreme Court’s recent guidance.
When Rights Require Permission: The Discriminatory History of Licensing Laws for Firearm Possession by Bob Barr and Joseph G.S. Greenlee, traces the roots of licensing regimes to their often exclusionary and unequal origins, raising constitutional and historical questions about their continued use.