California Magazine Ban Back In Effect…For Now

By Tom Knighton

AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli

When Judge Benitez struck down California’s magazine ban, it was a thing of beauty. Suddenly, the most anti-gun state in the nation was faced with the reality that its citizens would be able to own magazines of whatever size they wanted.

Criminals had been doing so for some time, but now everyone was able. It wasn’t just a blow for those whose previously grandfathered magazines were made legal once again, but for everyone.

But alas, it was short-lived. At least, it looks that way for now.

A California state law banning sales of high-capacity magazine is back in effect as of 5 p.m. on Friday, April 5. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra secured a stay on a judge’s decision overturning the magazine ban, meaning Californians cannot buy the magazines while the state prepares to appeal the decision.

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