Videos tagged with Colorado Magazine Ban

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against Colorado over its ban on magazines holding more than 15 rounds. The DOJ argues that these bans are unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, citing Supreme Court precedents like Heller and Bruen. The lawsuit emphasizes that standard-capacity magazines for commonly owned firearms like the AR-15 are protected arms, and that the state cannot ban items in common use. This legal action represents a significant shift in federal enforcement strategy regarding state-level gun control measures.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Colorado, challenging the state's ban on standard capacity magazines. The DOJ argues that these magazines are protected under the Second Amendment as arms in common use for lawful purposes, citing Heller and Bruen. This action signifies a significant departure from previous administrations and aims to establish a legal precedent against such bans.

This video discusses a statement by President Donald Trump on Truth Social endorsing the view that the Supreme Court will strike down AR-15 bans. It highlights the work of Harmeet Dhillon, lead civil rights lawyer for the DOJ, in challenging gun bans in jurisdictions like Denver and the District of Columbia. The content emphasizes the Trump administration's commitment to defending Second Amendment rights and the proactive stance of the DOJ's Second Amendment section in pursuing litigation and advancing a broad interpretation of the amendment.

The video discusses how new state laws, particularly in Colorado and California, are making certain semi-automatic handguns with detachable magazines increasingly difficult to purchase. Manufacturers are discontinuing compliance models, leading to scarcity in affected states. The speaker emphasizes that these laws are enacted at the state and local levels, even when federal sentiment might seem more favorable to Second Amendment rights.

This video discusses the legal challenge Gates v. Polus against Colorado's high-capacity magazine ban. It highlights a strategic disagreement between gun rights advocacy groups like NAGR and trade organizations like NSSF regarding expert witness testimony and evidence presentation. The core issue revolves around establishing 'common use' for firearms accessories, emphasizing the need for unified strategy and communication within the gun rights movement.

This video discusses the National Shooting Sports Foundation's (NSSF) alleged failure to support the National Foundation for Gun Rights (NFGR) in a lawsuit challenging Colorado's 2013 magazine ban. The NFGR claims the NSSF refused to allow their research director to provide a deposition, which was crucial for presenting evidence on magazine prevalence. This has led to calls for a boycott of SHOT Show.

This Guns & Gadgets episode provides critical updates on two major Second Amendment legal battles. It details the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling upholding the state's magazine capacity ban and discusses the potential reinstatement of Virginia's 'Assault Weapon Ban' (HB961). The segment emphasizes the importance of citizen action and support for gun rights organizations in these ongoing legislative and judicial fights.

Magpul announced its departure from Colorado following the signing of a magazine capacity limit bill by Governor Hickenlooper. The company plans to relocate manufacturing operations outside the state within 30 days, with magazine production being the first to move. Magpul cited economic and business reasons for the relocation, noting that while they engaged in discussions with legislators and the governor's office, their policy arguments were largely unheeded. The company is also exploring multi-location manufacturing strategies and expressed hope that voters will remember the legislative actions during upcoming elections.