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In reply to the discussion: 9th Circuit Court Panel Ends California Ban On High-Capacity Magazines [View all]Dial H For Hero
(2,971 posts)8. Not quite the same law. The Assault Weapon Ban of 1994-2004 banned the manufacture of high capacity
magazines for civilian use, but ones previously purchased could still be owned or sold to other individuals.
In contrast, the California law is more strict. There is no grandfathering clause, and possesing a high capacity magazine, even if it was legally purchased prior to the law's enactment, is a felony.
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C Moon
Aug 2020
OP
A comparison is if they banned basketballs that were inflated to over 7.5 psi.
Calista241
Aug 2020
#21
A 500 round magazine would weigh over 40 lbs when loaded, and doesn't include the
Calista241
Aug 2020
#24
Such bullshit. The 2nd has been perverted. It was about muskets and a "well regulated" militia.
Evolve Dammit
Aug 2020
#5
this is nuts, same ban held country wide for 10 years before it expired. Wonder how many are tRump
yaesu
Aug 2020
#7
Not quite the same law. The Assault Weapon Ban of 1994-2004 banned the manufacture of high capacity
Dial H For Hero
Aug 2020
#8
yep, you're right, I remember that individuals could still buy and sell but was an importer,
yaesu
Aug 2020
#11
Durintg the ban, I remember seeing 17 round Glock magazines that used to sell for $15 go for $150(!)
Dial H For Hero
Aug 2020
#14
I know but otherwise any law that is passed will be at the mercy of a future court challenge.
cstanleytech
Aug 2020
#18
I do not believe so because to pass an amendment to the Constitution really need to get a
cstanleytech
Aug 2020
#31
Because the makeup of the courts is fluid and the 2nd amendment as it's written is flawwed.
cstanleytech
Aug 2020
#35
With that logic I guess it's only a matter of time before home owners can acquire their own SAM's
Tom Yossarian Joad
Aug 2020
#13
The ammosexuals are surely all fellating each other in celebration. nt
Progressive Jones
Aug 2020
#20
if I want a nuclear device will judge lee let me have my 2A rights to use one? nt
msongs
Aug 2020
#23
Tthe major online merchants who sell such magazines are already selling them to Californians.
Dial H For Hero
Aug 2020
#29