N.J. Assault Weapons Ban
A federal appeals court ruled New Jersey's assault weapons ban unconstitutional.
July 17, 2026 · Updated Jul 17, 8:00pm ET
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What happened
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of AppealsCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuitcurrent United States federal appellate court ruled that New Jersey’s bans on AR-15-style semiautomatic rifles and magazines holding more than 10 rounds violate the Second Amendment. The Philadelphia-based court issued the decision by a 10-5 vote, striking down the state’s restrictions on “assault firearms” and large-capacity magazines. The case was brought by the Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs and individual plaintiffs against state officials. The ruling is the first federal appellate decision invalidating a state assault-weapons ban.
