The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit declares California’s law limiting gun purchases to one per month unconstitutional, citing a violation of Second Amendment rights. In a unanimous decision, the court argues that the law imposes undue restrictions on the ability to acquire multiple firearms, inconsistent with the nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation.
Judge Danielle J. Forrest points out that the ruling builds on the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, which clarified the constitutional standards for gun control legislation. The plaintiffs, which include gun owners and rights organizations, successfully argued that the law serves as a barrier to lawful gun ownership. This ruling not only affects California’s legislation but may set a precedent for similar restrictions nationwide.
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