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In reply to the discussion: 9th Circuit Court Panel Ends California Ban On High-Capacity Magazines [View all]friendly_iconoclast
(15,333 posts)46. Good. Magazine bans are nothing more than security theater
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9th Circuit Court Panel Ends California Ban On High-Capacity Magazines [View all]
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