How do you copy & paste a shape that is part of a "combined shape" to a new layer?

How do you copy & paste a shape that is part of a "combined shape" to a new layer? For instance, I have a combined shape of 2 rectangles (not merged) and I want a copy of one of those rectangles as a new shape layer. I know I can duplicate the entire layer and delete the shape(s) I don't need - but I was wondering if there was an easier, more straightforward solution.

Hi,
What version of photoshop are you using?
In photoshop cs6/cc you could use the Path Selection Tool to select one of the paths and then Layer via Copy
(Ctrl+J or Cmd+J)

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