Washington Passes Game Changing Ban On Standard Capacity Magazines!!!

Published on March 7, 2022
Duration: 9:36

Washington State has enacted a ban on standard capacity magazines, defined as those holding over 10 rounds, impacting future sales, manufacture, and importation. While the bill initially included grandfathering provisions for lawfully possessed magazines, these have been removed in later versions, signaling potential future challenges to existing ownership. The legal landscape is complex, with ongoing litigation in California (Duncan v. Bonta) and New Jersey potentially influencing Washington's ban, as the state falls under the Ninth Circuit's jurisdiction.

Quick Summary

Washington State's SB 5078 bans the future sale, manufacture, and importation of magazines holding over 10 rounds. While initial drafts included grandfathering for existing magazines, these provisions were removed, signaling potential future legal action against current owners. The outcome of the Supreme Court-bound Duncan v. Bonta case will be critical.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Washington's New Magazine Ban Details
  2. 00:15Restrictions on Future Purchases
  3. 00:40Bill SB 5078 Definition and Restrictions
  4. 01:16Detailed Ban Provisions
  5. 01:56Original Grandfathered Magazines Text
  6. 03:02Grandfathered Magazines in Revised Bill
  7. 03:49Comparison to California's Experience
  8. 04:38California Changes and Ninth Circuit Ruling
  9. 05:14Duncan v. Bonta Case Ruling
  10. 05:44Ninth Circuit En Banc Upholds California Ban
  11. 06:14California Cases, Supreme Court, Washington
  12. 06:35Washington Ban Timeline and Advice
  13. 07:32Fighting the Ban and Purchasing Advice

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Washington's new magazine ban (SB 5078) prohibit?

Washington's SB 5078 bans the manufacture, possession, distribution, import, transfer, sale, or purchase of large capacity magazines, defined as those holding over 10 rounds. This includes conversion kits and parts used to assemble such devices.

Were there grandfathering provisions for existing magazines in Washington's ban?

Initially, the bill text included provisions to allow possession of lawfully acquired large capacity magazines. However, these grandfathering clauses were removed in the revised version, suggesting potential future legal challenges to existing ownership.

How does the Duncan v. Bonta case relate to Washington's magazine ban?

The Duncan v. Bonta case, concerning California's magazine ban, is currently before the Supreme Court. Its outcome could set a precedent and influence the legal challenges against Washington's similar magazine ban, as both fall under the Ninth Circuit's jurisdiction.

What is the current legal status of lawfully possessed large capacity magazines in Washington?

While the initial bill text suggested grandfathering, the revised SB 5078 removed these provisions. The Attorney General's office has indicated legislative intent to limit prospective sales, implying potential future action against existing magazines, similar to California's legal trajectory.

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