DC Appeals Court Upholds Magazine Ban

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld Washington D.C.'s ban on extra-large capacity magazines (ELCMs) in a ruling that could impact gun rights advocates nationwide. The court affirmed a lower court's decision that the city's ten-round magazine limit aligns with historical regulations on dangerous weapons, despite challenges citing the Second Amendment. The majority opinion noted that the ban is justified due to societal concerns over mass shootings, with the court finding that gun owners did not demonstrate a likelihood of success in their constitutional challenge. Meanwhile, in Oregon, state officials are appealing a lower court's decision that blocked Measure 114, which requires permits and bans high-capacity magazines. Advocates for the measure argue it is a reasonable step towards public safety, while opponents claim it imposes unconstitutional barriers to gun ownership. These legal battles highlight the ongoing national debate over gun regulation and rights.