Washington State High-Capacity Magazine Ban Temporarily Halted

A recent court ruling declared the ban unconstitutional, but the state Supreme Court has paused the decision pending an appeal.

A Washington state gun store sold hundreds of high-capacity magazines shortly after a judge ruled the ban unconstitutional.
The state Supreme Court granted an emergency appeal to keep the ban in effect during the legal proceedings.
Judge Gary Bashor ruled the ban violates both the state and U.S. constitutions, citing historical firearm regulation traditions.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson argues the ban is crucial for public safety and aims to prevent mass shootings.
Legal experts and historians debate the application of historical context to modern firearm regulations.