California's Ban on Large-Capacity Gun Magazines Upheld by Court

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a lower court's ruling that would have allowed gun owners in California to have detachable magazines holding more than 10 rounds. The ban on high-capacity magazines remains in effect while the case is pending. The court granted the state attorney general's motion for a stay, stating that the defense of the law is likely to succeed. This ruling comes after a September decision by a lower court that struck down the ban, which was challenged by individuals and the California Rifle & Pistol Association. The case will be heard again in light of new standards set by the U.S. Supreme Court, which rely more on the historical tradition of gun regulation.