Videos tagged with Engrossed Senate Bill 5078

The Washington State Supreme Court upheld a law banning the sale and distribution of magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The court ruled these 'large capacity magazines' are not protected by the Second Amendment or the Washington State Constitution, deeming them not 'arms' essential for self-defense. This decision sets a precedent that could impact future gun rights interpretations and regulations on firearm accessories.

The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has filed a lawsuit against Washington State's ban on large-capacity magazines, defined as those accepting more than 10 rounds. The lawsuit, Gabriella Sullivan et al. v. Bob Ferguson et al., argues that this ban violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments by infringing on the right to self-defense. FPC aims to strike down and enjoin the enforcement of this law, asserting that standard-capacity magazines are essential for law-abiding citizens.