Federal Court Upholds California Ban on Large-Capacity Gun Magazines

The 9th Circuit's 7-4 ruling reverses a previous decision, while a judge's unconventional video dissent draws scrutiny.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld California's 2016 law banning gun magazines with more than 10 rounds, ruling they are not protected under the Second Amendment.
Judge Lawrence VanDyke issued an 18-minute video dissent, demonstrating firearms and criticizing the majority's reasoning as detached from practical firearm use.
The majority opinion argued the ban aligns with historical firearm regulations and protects public safety by limiting mass shooters' ability to inflict harm.
Judge Marsha Berzon and other colleagues criticized VanDyke's video as improper, claiming it introduced facts outside the case record and violated judicial norms.
The California Rifle & Pistol Association plans to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court, citing concerns over Second Amendment protections.