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Duncan v. Becerra

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Gun Control

As the 9th Circuit Takes Another Look at California's 10-Round Magazine Limit, It Should Demand More Than Speculation From the Law's Defenders

The state's ban on "large-capacity magazines" is easy to justify, as long as you assume its benefits and ignore its costs.

Jacob Sullum | 2.26.2021 3:20 PM

111759922_m |  Oleksii Olkin

magazines

3rd Circuit Federal Appeals Court Says Large-Capacity Magazine Bans Are OK

Last month, the 9th Circuit said the opposite. It's a question the Supreme Court might have to resolve.

Brian Doherty | 9.1.2020 8:30 PM

111759922_m |  Oleksii Olkin

magazines

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Shutdown of California's Gun Magazine Ban

The overturned law would have required confiscating all magazines holding more than 10 rounds in California.

Brian Doherty | 8.14.2020 6:40 PM

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