A federal judge has upheld Massachusetts’ ban on the sale of specified types of handguns, dismissing a lawsuit from two gun rights groups that argued the restrictions infringe upon the Second Amendment. U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper’s ruling comes after gun owners claimed the regulations conflict with historical standards on firearm control.
In her decision, Judge Casper highlights the state’s justification for the ban amid rising concerns about gun violence. The lawsuit, filed by Gunrunners LLC and the Delaware-based Firearms Policy Coalition, seeks to challenge the legality of these restrictions, promising an appeal that may set a significant precedent in gun law.
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