Supreme Court Told To Strike Down Magazine Ban By 24 States!!! ANJRPC v. Grewal

Published on August 4, 2021
Duration: 9:57

This video details the ANJRPC v. Grewal case, where 24 states have filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to review New Jersey's ban on firearm magazines with a capacity exceeding 10 rounds. The case challenges the ban under the Second, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments, arguing it infringes on the rights of law-abiding citizens and constitutes a confiscatory law without compensation. The states highlight that such magazines are commonly used and that their own experience demonstrates public safety can be maintained without these restrictions.

Quick Summary

24 states have filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in ANJRPC v. Grewal, urging the court to strike down New Jersey's ban on firearm magazines with a capacity over 10 rounds. The states argue the ban violates the Second, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments, asserting that these magazines are commonly used by law-abiding citizens and that public safety can be maintained without such restrictions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Supreme Court & NJ Magazine Ban Case Intro
  2. 00:14Sponsor: Savior Equipment
  3. 00:35ANJRPC v. Grewal Case Background
  4. 00:50New Jersey Assembly Bill 2761 Explained
  5. 01:06Magazine Options for NJ Owners
  6. 01:20ANJRPC Lawsuit Filed in NJ
  7. 01:37ANJRPC Seeks Ban Declaration
  8. 01:57District Court & Third Circuit Ruling
  9. 02:12Third Circuit Appeal & Onbonk Hearing
  10. 02:43Supreme Court & Amicus Brief Filed
  11. 02:53Key Questions for the Supreme Court
  12. 03:16List of 24 States Joining Amicus Brief
  13. 03:55States' Interests in the Case
  14. 04:21State Laws Permitting 11+ Capacity Magazines
  15. 04:50Commonality of Affected Magazines
  16. 05:20States' Unique Perspective on Public Safety
  17. 05:45Amicus Brief: Two Main Arguments
  18. 06:10Third Circuit's Balancing Test Erroneous
  19. 06:41Heller Standards and Test Explained
  20. 06:57States' Arguments on Magazine Restrictions
  21. 07:23New Jersey Ban as Categorical Ban
  22. 08:30States' Call for Supreme Court Correction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ANJRPC v. Grewal case about?

The ANJRPC v. Grewal case concerns New Jersey's ban on firearm magazines with a capacity exceeding 10 rounds. The Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs (ANJRPC) argues this ban violates the Second, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments.

Why have 24 states filed an amicus brief in the ANJRPC v. Grewal case?

The 24 states filed an amicus brief to urge the Supreme Court to take up the case. They argue that New Jersey's magazine ban is unconstitutional and that their own experiences show public safety can be maintained without such restrictions.

What are the main legal arguments against New Jersey's magazine ban?

The primary arguments are that the ban violates the Second Amendment by prohibiting commonly used arms, the Fifth Amendment's Takings Clause by confiscating property without compensation, and the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.

How do the states argue that magazines over 10 rounds are 'in common use'?

The states contend that magazines holding 11 to 15 rounds are standard with many popular firearms and are widely possessed by law-abiding citizens, making the term 'large capacity' a misnomer and the ban overly broad.

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