Appeals court says NJ’s AR-15, high-capacity magazine bans violate Second Amendment
The en banc court ruled New Jersey's bans on AR-15-style rifles and magazines holding over 10 rounds violate the Second Amendment, finding them in common lawful use without historical justification.
- On Friday, the Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that New Jersey's ban on semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15 and magazines holding more than 10 rounds violates the Second Amendment.
- Ten of the court's 15 judges invalidated the provisions in consolidated challenges brought by the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs, individual gun owners, and the Firearms Policy Coalition.
- The majority wrote that "the many millions of semi-automatic rifles in circulation for lawful purposes are plainly in common use," rejecting New Jersey's argument that such firearms are unprotected accessories.
- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport criticized the decision, calling it "as unfortunate as it is legally incorrect," while stating the state is "considering our options" for further review.
- As the Supreme Court prepares to hear similar challenges to bans in Illinois and Connecticut, this ruling deepens a growing divide over gun regulations following the 2022 Bruen decision.
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