Federal Appeals Court Upholds Maryland's Assault Weapons Ban

The 4th Circuit Court's ruling emphasizes historical precedent and public safety concerns amid ongoing legal battles over gun regulations.

The court ruled that semiautomatic weapons banned under Maryland law are not protected by the Second Amendment.
Judges cited historical analogues and the excessive danger posed by these firearms in their decision.
Dissenting opinions argued that the ban infringes on constitutional rights and disregards historical practices.
The ruling follows a Supreme Court precedent requiring a history-focused test for gun regulations.
Gun rights groups plan to challenge the decision at the Supreme Court.