Pittsburgh Claims Lawsuit Over Magazines ‘Erroneous’

By Tom Knighton

When the city of Pittsburgh passed their gun control bill in defiance of state law, one of the measures was a restriction on magazine capacity. The moment the proposal was passed, it sparked the inevitable lawsuit.

One part of the lawsuit, of course, regards the magazine limit.

It seems that the city is arguing that concerns about the magazine limit are “erroneous” in a legal brief filed last week.

The brief, filed Tuesday, argues that the plaintiffs misinterpreted the city’s ordinance as a “ban” on large-capacity magazines — defined as holding more than 10 ammunition rounds — when the law states that what is prohibited is “use” in public places.

“As a result, there is no genuine dispute between the parties and the Plaintiffs do not have standing to challenge the [large capacity magazine] ordinance,” the brief reads.

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The new city law, which is currently not being enforced, defines “use” of large-capacity magazines in public places as employing or attempting to discharge the magazine; loading it with ammunition; installing it into a firearm; or brandishing it or displaying it with a firearm while it is loaded.

Violators could face up to a $1,000 fine for each offense.

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Source:: Bearing Arms