This is not a narrow decision at all from what I can see. It’s sweeping. I think it could apply to any future bans as well and could well take the teeth out of some of these red flag laws.
The historical standard thing is huge in that it sets an arguably objective standard against which to measure any government action. Government can’t just show that it has a compelling need or reason to regulate, it has to show that particular regulation is in line with what we have historically done in this country. And then of course, any law now or even a historical one can’t contradict the plain text of the Constitution.
This easily could apply to any future proposed bans on firearms or types of firearms and other schemes designed to deprive citizens of their 2nd Amendment rights.
This is a really really broad and sweeping decision in our favor. I think it builds upon and is more important than Heller.
I wouldn't put it past the current regime to knock off every Justice who supported this decision.
