Court strikes down NJ’s ‘assault weapons’ ban and magazine capacity restrictions

The split ruling says New Jersey's bans on certain semiautomatic weapons and large-capacity magazines violate the Second Amendment.

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 637

Last Updated: 1 day, 13 hours ago

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A federal appeals court has struck down New Jersey’s ban on certain semiautomatic firearms and large-capacity magazines, saying both unconstitutionally violate the gun rights the Second Amendment enshrined.

In a lengthy split ruling issued Friday, the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs, a group representing over a million gun owners that challenged the bans in 2022.

The court’s majority …

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