The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld California’s ban on large-capacity magazines, declaring it constitutional in a significant 8-3 decision. The ruling overturns a prior San Diego judge’s finding that the law infringed on Second Amendment rights, emphasizing that large-capacity magazines, which allow shooters to fire over ten rounds without pause, contribute to the severity of mass shootings.
In a majority opinion led by Judge Susan Graber, the court argues that large-capacity magazines are merely accessories and not essential to the operation of firearms, thus falling outside the protections of the Second Amendment. This latest decision is part of a complex legal battle that has seen the case travel from the Supreme Court back to the 9th Circuit, reflecting the contentious and evolving landscape of gun rights and regulations in the United States.
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