NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The 8-1 Supreme Court ruling to uphold protections for survivors of domestic violence is a win for many. Yet there are still some concerns for those navigating the court system. Supreme Court upholds gun ban for domestic violence abusers Those with domestic violence protective orders are still banned from having guns.  Chief Justice John Roberts says the law uses “common sense” and is only applied after a judge determines there is a threat of continued violence.  The decision comes after a lower court allowed a Texas man who hit and threatened to shoot his girlfriend to have a gun. Last week, 10 On Your Side asked Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), a longtime champion of efforts to prevent gun violence, about the ruling.  In 2023, Kaine and his colleagues introduced the Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act to protect domestic violence survivors from gun violence. The bill would:   Restrict those under emergency or temporary restraining orders from buying or possessing a gun Extending gun law protections to dating partners or “intimate partners” including spouses, former spouses, coparents, and roommates Establish a new grant program to help agencies create policies that keep guns out if the hands of abusers with a temporary or emergency restraining order.  "I breathed a sigh of relief I was nervous about that one," Kaine said. "It was an 8-1 decision, so the court can surprise you. There does seem to be a weird tug-of-war within the court when it comes to how they analyze whether gun restrictions are acceptable or not and the way they use historical evidence to determine whether this is the kind of restriction that is OK under the Second Amendment or not. The Second Amendment is the only one that uses the word well-regulated. I did an amicus brief with other colleagues going to bat for this particular restriction. This was a Donald Trump-era regulation. It was important that we that we go to bat for it. It was appreciated... the Supreme Court's decision." Cathy Staton, who founded My Hope My Help Foundation Inc. after two toxic marriages, said she pays for a lot of the help with her own money. "I'm a survivor myself with domestic violence," Staton said. "We assist women and children who flee domestic violence relationships. We don't get a lot of funding. A lot of times, it comes out of my own pocket. The shelter calls me, then I try to help put somebody in a hotel, or give them some clothes, and food." Staton believes the Supreme Court decision is important given her own experience.  "In my first marriage, my husband had a gun," Staton said. "He actually drew a gun on me to scare me. My son came out of the room and got in between us. That was a really scary moment, because the gun could have gone off, but thankfully, it didn't go off." However, there are still so many concerns for survivors following the ruling. "It's a victory, but it still doesn't stop [abusers] from going to get a gun," Staton said. "Even if they can't purchase one legally, they may get one illegally. It's a great law, but it doesn't necessarily stop women from being killed." Staton believes there are so many obstacles for survivors including housing and trauma-informed care within the community.  "I really don't think there's enough help out here available," she said. "I've said before, there are more dog shelters than there are shelters for women who are fleeing domestic violence relationships, and that's sad. We don't get enough support. The support is just not there. They don't take it serious enough." Looking ahead, Staton hopes there is more support, funding and resources. "My hope is that we have more support, more places for [emergency shelter] and resources for women who leave domestic violence situations," Staton said. "Even right here in Hampton Roads, there's just not enough help. There's not enough shelter because I get calls all the time. Unfortunately, because some women do not get help, they end up going back to their abuser and some lose their lives because of it." If you or you know someone who may be a victim of domestic violence or child abuse, click here for a list of local and national resources. To learn more about My Help My Hope Foundation Inc. visit https://www.myhelpmyhope.org/