I think cost has already crossed the USSCs mind, and I would think a good argument can be made that this would be akin to an unconstitutional poll tax. If USSCs position is that the 2nd is a first class civil right, how can you subordinate it in a way you cannot for voting rights?All the time!! Having >25 yrs experience as a small MA town development and industrial commission chairperson, working with the planning board (nobody can work with the zoning board of appeal). Towns definitely work with developers to change zoning, make concessions to attract the kinds of development that they desire.
As for Littleton, I hope those apartments add 2,000 new students to the school system and they choke on the expense to meet those educational needs (new schools, staff equals $100s of millions in "investment").
I know one NY instructor offering the post-Bruen NY law required training there and his fee is $495.00. The USSC never bothered to address what a "reasonable cost" is to get a license in NYC! That 16 hr requirement could become a reality in MA as well and the courts will likely be OK with that. Poors don't need to be able to protect themselves from evil!
two tidbits I hold onto: thomas suggesting that he hadn't considered the legality of licensing yet (with the implication that he could), and kagan asking what other civil right we require a license for.
we're in early innings yet. and we still have a pretty good bullpen.