Washington State's High-Capacity Magazine Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

The controversial ruling, citing lack of historical precedent, is appealed by the state as the Supreme Court issues an emergency stay.

Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge Gary Bashor ruled Washington state's ban on high-capacity magazines unconstitutional, citing the U.S. Supreme Court's Bruen decision.
The ban, in place since 2022, is currently still enforced due to an emergency stay issued by the state Supreme Court while the state appeals.
Bashor's decision emphasizes the need for firearm regulations to align with historical traditions, arguing the state failed to provide such historical precedent.
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson immediately appealed the ruling, arguing the ban is constitutional and essential for addressing mass shootings.
The case raises broader questions about the constitutionality of modern gun laws and the interpretation of the Second Amendment.