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.

  • some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org
    3225·
    2 years ago

    “There have been, and there will be, times where many more than 10 rounds are needed to stop attackers,” Benitez wrote. “Yet, under this statute, the State says ‘too bad.’”

    I’m sorry, but if ten shots don’t make your attackers run away, you’re pretty fucked.

    I was gonna throw in some sarcastic humor, but it keeps coming out very dark, so I’m withholding that. This sucks.

    • nBodyProblem@lemmy.world
      7·
      2 years ago

      Under this logic, why do we have exemptions for police? Why does almost every single police department issue handguns with a capacity of 15 or more?

      • KillAllPoorPeople@lemmy.world
        13·
        2 years ago

        The same way we allow cops to arrest people and transport them into a police station for booking. There are exceptions to rules. Does that not make sense to you?

        • BaldProphet@kbin.social
          4·
          2 years ago

          I don’t agree with the premise that the government can be better armed than me in peacetime. Disarm the cops.

        • nBodyProblem@lemmy.world
          3·
          2 years ago

          It only makes sense for cops to have an exemption if we first accept the premise that standard capacity magazines have utility for personal protection, and not just to shoot into crowds.

          The police response to BLM riots is the perfect example of why I think it’s important for the populace to be just as well armed as the government.

    • BombOmOm@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1811·
      2 years ago

      Attackers do not always run away when presented with lethal force. Sometimes many direct hits are required to stop the threat. Many, many shots can end up in non-critical locations. It’s not like an attacker is allowing you to line up nicely.

    • Jax@sh.itjust.works
      89·
      2 years ago

      PCP. Angel dust will turn someone into a borderline unkillable god. Unless you drive all 10 of those shots into their chest instantly there’s a good chance you’re fucked.

      Edit: Crazy how the dude above me is positive for saying the same thing I am.