The Ninth Circuit has upheld California's ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds, impacting 'Freedom Week' acquisitions. While the case is appealed to the Supreme Court, existing injunctions currently protect these magazines. The outcome hinges on the Supreme Court's decision in either Duncan v. Bonta or the related Ocean State Tactical case, which could set a nationwide precedent.
The Ninth Circuit has upheld California's ban on magazines holding over 10 rounds, impacting 'Freedom Week' acquisitions. While current injunctions protect these magazines, the case is appealed to the Supreme Court. A decision in Duncan v. Bonta or Ocean State Tactical will determine the legality of these magazines nationwide.
The Duncan v. Bonta case, challenging California's magazine ban, is under Supreme Court consideration. A key argument for review, based on the US v. Benson ruling striking down a similar DC ban, has been undercut by the DC Court of Appeals granting an en banc rehearing in Benson. This shifts the legal landscape, potentially influencing the Supreme Court's decision to grant or deny certiorari for Duncan.
This video provides an expert legal analysis from Armed Scholar regarding recent court rulings on rifle and magazine bans. It details the significance of the D.C. court's decision in Benson v. United States striking down a magazine ban, its impact on a New Jersey case before the Third Circuit, and the potential for this to create a circuit split that compels Supreme Court review. The analysis highlights key legal arguments concerning common use and historical tradition under the Bruen framework.
