A federal judge has struck down a California law banning gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. U.S.

California cannot ban gun owners from having detachable magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, a federal judge ruled Friday.

The decision from U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez won’t take effect immediately. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, has already filed a notice to appeal the ruling. The ban is likely to remain in effect while the case is still pending.

This is the second time Benitez has struck down California’s law banning certain types of magazines. The first time he struck it down — way back in 2017 — an appeals court ended up reversing his decision.

  • ryathal
    15·
    1 year ago

    Maybe it’s different in your state, but hunting rifles and shotguns are limited to 6 rounds between mag and chamber.

    • Jeremy [Iowa]@midwest.socialEnglish
      21·
      1 year ago

      It is very much different in my state; my understanding is that such restrictions are only prevalent in states which are already overly-restrictive on such matters.

      Iowa’s general restrictions are effectively that the caliber must be between .350 and .500 caliber barring the special population management season which additionally allows .223/5.56x45mm. That’s it.

      The hunting season may come with additional restrictions, but they’re generally of the “primitive” aka bow/muzzle-loader, “long-gun”, etc. categories.

      • ryathal
        21·
        1 year ago

        So Iowa doesn’t allow 30-30 or 30-06 rifles for deer? That seems crazy as those are some of the most popular rifles. I believe the round limit is more about encouraging people to take better shots and prevent wounding deer/other game with spray and pray styles.

        • Jeremy [Iowa]@midwest.socialEnglish
          21·
          1 year ago

          Correct.

          The stated concerns are less “spray and pray” and more the potential for over-travel even on a not-hasty shot.