Federal Appeals Court: AR-15s ARE NOT Covered By 2nd Amendment!?!

Published on November 6, 2023
Duration: 8:16

A federal appeals court (7th Circuit) has ruled that AR-15 style rifles, termed 'assault weapons,' are not protected by the Second Amendment. This decision overturned an injunction against Illinois' assault weapon and large-capacity magazine ban. The ruling creates a conflict with other circuits, such as the 9th Circuit, where Judge Roger T. Benitez previously found similar bans unconstitutional. The case is considered ripe for Supreme Court review.

Quick Summary

A federal appeals court (7th Circuit) has ruled that AR-15 platform firearms, termed 'assault weapons,' are not protected by the Second Amendment. This decision creates a conflict with other circuits and is considered ripe for Supreme Court review.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Appeals Court: AR-15s Not 2nd Amendment Protected
  2. 00:20Guns & Gadgets Introduction
  3. 00:34Sponsor: CMMG & Thunder Ranch
  4. 01:317th Circuit Court Decision Explained
  5. 02:10Conflict with 9th Circuit Court
  6. 02:34Analysis of Judges' Stances
  7. 03:10Judges' Statements on Personal vs. Military Arms
  8. 04:00Assault Weapons Deemed Military Weapons
  9. 05:06Judge Brennan's Dissenting Opinion
  10. 06:11Call to Action: Contact Legislators

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals rule regarding AR-15s and the Second Amendment?

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that AR-15 platform firearms, which they termed 'assault weapons,' are not protected by the Second Amendment. This decision overturned an injunction against Illinois' assault weapon ban.

How does the 7th Circuit's ruling conflict with other federal courts?

The 7th Circuit's decision creates a conflict with other circuits, notably the 9th Circuit, where Judge Roger T. Benitez previously ruled that California's assault weapon ban violates the Second Amendment, citing historical firearm regulations.

What was the reasoning behind the 7th Circuit's decision to exclude AR-15s from Second Amendment protection?

The judges in the majority reasoned that AR-15s and high-capacity magazines fall on the 'military side' of the line between arms for personal defense and those reserved for the military, distinguishing them from commonly used self-defense handguns.

What are the magazine capacity limits in Illinois' assault weapon ban, as mentioned in the ruling?

Illinois' assault weapon ban, as discussed in the 7th Circuit ruling, includes magazine capacity limits of 15 rounds for handguns and 10 rounds for long guns.

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