9th Circuit Defies Supreme Court Order & Upholds "Large Capacity" Magazine Ban!!!

This analysis by Armed Scholar details the critical legal developments surrounding magazine ban cases before the Supreme Court. The recent Benson ruling, which struck down Washington D.C.'s magazine ban, has created a direct conflict with the Ninth Circuit's decision in Duncan v. Bonta, significantly increasing the likelihood of Supreme Court review. The expert breaks down the conflicting legal reasoning on whether magazines are protected arms and the application of the Common Use and Bruen Historical Tests, highlighting the profound implications for gun owners nationwide.

This video features Virginia Duncan, the lead plaintiff in the significant Second Amendment case *Duncan v. Bonta*, which challenges California's "large-capacity" magazine ban. Duncan shares her personal journey, from growing up in a firearms-friendly environment with a law-enforcement father to her involvement with CRPA and her transition from a quiet advocate to a plaintiff in a landmark case. She emphasizes the critical role of standard-capacity magazines, particularly for women and families, and discusses the emotional and legal ups and downs of the case as it progresses through the court system, including its current status at the U.S. Supreme Court. The interview aims to highlight the "human side" of the lawsuit and encourages gun owners not to lose hope, as the outcome could impact magazine ban laws in multiple states.

This analysis from Copper Jacket TV discusses five major Second Amendment cases before the Supreme Court, focusing on challenges to magazine capacity bans and semi-automatic firearm bans. The video highlights the ongoing delays in the Court's decisions and speculates on potential reasons, including justices preparing dissents. It emphasizes the importance of these cases for gun rights advocates.

A recent ruling in Benson v. United States declared Washington D.C.'s ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds unconstitutional, citing their common use and Second Amendment protection. This decision creates a circuit split with other appellate courts, significantly increasing the likelihood of Supreme Court review, particularly for the pending Duncan v. Bonta case challenging California's similar ban. The ruling emphasizes that arms in common use are protected and historical tradition does not support banning them.

This WGL AM episode, hosted by William Kirk, Hannah Hill, and Kostas Moros, provides an expert-level analysis of recent legal developments impacting the Second Amendment. The discussion centers on oral arguments for United States v. Hemani and recaps significant upcoming and recently decided cases like Duncan v. Bonta and Miller v. Bonta, focusing on their implications for magazine capacity and assault weapon bans. The team also examines challenges to PLCAA workarounds and potential economic impacts on the firearms industry.

This video analyzes a major legal victory for gun owners as the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals overturns a long-standing California open-carry ban. The host breaks down the court's decision, explaining why it's a significant blow to one of the state's strictest gun control measures and what it means for gun owners in California right now. The content focuses on the legal and constitutional implications of the ruling for Second Amendment rights.

This video provides an expert analysis of the Supreme Court's denial of certiorari in Torcivia v. Suffolk County. The speaker, an authority on Second Amendment litigation, explains how the Second Circuit's ruling allows for warrantless firearm seizures under the 'special needs exception,' despite the Supreme Court's prior decision in Caniglia v. Strom. The denial means this precedent stands, potentially impacting future firearm rights cases.

This expert analysis from Armed Scholar details the Supreme Court's 5-4 emergency order concerning Texas's border dispute with the Biden administration. The ruling allows federal agents to cut concertina wire while the case proceeds, impacting Texas's claim to a constitutional right of self-defense against invasion. The case is remanded for further factual development.

The Supreme Court denied a stay for Missouri's Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA), which aimed to prevent state agents from enforcing federal gun laws deemed unconstitutional. The 8-1 decision, with Justice Thomas dissenting, leaves the future of SAPA uncertain, though a statement from Justices Gorsuch and Alito suggests private enforcement mechanisms might still be viable. This ruling has significant implications for state-level attempts to counter federal firearm regulations.

This video details a critical U.S. Supreme Court emergency election order concerning Pennsylvania's handling of provisional ballots. The Supreme Court denied an emergency request to stay a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that mandated the counting of provisional ballots for voters whose mail-in ballots were deemed invalid. The RNC argued this usurped the state legislature's role and constituted impermissible 'ballot curing.' Justice Alito's opinion noted the limited scope of the lower court's judgment.