Featured California Magazine Ban Challenged Forrest Cooper August 14, 2020 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More For a long time the Second Amendment has felt like a phrase thrown around in arguments among political talking points, and less of what it actually is: a binding statement foundational to this country. Californians have long endured countless hoops to jump through, and restrictions limiting what they can own, and it's not like we need to say it. But now owning a gun in California is no longer like window shopping. It looks like the California Magazine Ban is about to be over. The law being challenged is California Penal Code 32310, which made it a crime to own, manufacture, buy, sell, or give away any magazine with a capacity greater than 10. The 9th Circuit decided that the not only was PC 32310 unconstitutional, but ineffective at best, harmful at worst. Now that the case is decided, it can be used as precedent for decisions to come and become grounds for a statute to repeal the California magazine ban.The 9th Circuit’s decision was made on four key points: first and foremost that Magazines were protected under the Second Amendment. Second, the panel held that the majority of people bought them for legal use. And third, which is icing on the cake: … the panel held that LCM (Large Capacity Magazines) prohibitions are not longstanding regulations and do not enjoy a presumption of lawfulness.Duncan v Becerra, 19-55376. Filed 14 August, 2020.Finally, no evidence supported a claim that owing a larger capacity magazine could be exempt from protection under the Second Amendment.This couldn't come at a better time, as millions of Americans are choosing to take up their rights and responsibilities amidst all the chaos of 2020. The Second Amendment is alive and well, and for those in California, they finally have some of the courts on their side. This is not legal advice, and we are not lawyers, but don't have to be one to see that this is good news. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
