D.C. Tries to Save Its Magazine Ban as Benson Sends Shockwaves Beyond the District

Summary

The D.C. Court of Appeals in Benson v. United States struck down Washington D.C.'s ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds, declaring them protected "arms" under the Second Amendment due to their common use. This ruling is causing concern among anti-gun officials in D.C. and states like New Jersey, and its creation of a "split in authority" among appellate courts makes Supreme Court review of magazine bans more likely.