The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals maintains California’s law restricting gun magazine capacity to 10 rounds, affirming that such regulations comply with the Second Amendment. In their ruling, the judges emphasized that large capacity magazines do not constitute “arms” and noted their potential risk as “especially dangerous features” of firearms.
This decision is rooted in the historical context of public safety and the tradition of regulating firearms, as articulated by Judge Susan P. Graber. As this ruling plays a pivotal role in the ongoing national debate over gun control, it invites further discussion on the balance between Second Amendment rights and public safety measures.
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