N.J. Assault Weapons Ban

A federal appeals court ruled New Jersey's assault weapons ban unconstitutional.

Third Circuit Spikes New Jersey Ban on 'Assault Firearms' and Large Capacity Magazines

Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

NJ’s ban on assault weapons unconstitutional, US appeals court rules

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The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals 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.

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Second Amendment Win

The Third Circuit’s ruling against New Jersey’s assault-weapon and high-capacity-magazine bans is a significant victory for gun rights. The decision holds that the state’s restrictions on semiautomatic rifles and large-capacity magazines violate the Second Amendment.