DECEMBER 10, 2024

FPC Files Brief in Support of Washington Magazine Ban Challenge

Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that attorneys for the organization have filed a brief with the Washington Supreme Court in support of parties challenging the State’s unconstitutional ban on magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds. FPC’s brief for State of Washington v. Gator’s Custom Guns, et al. can be viewed at FPCLaw.org.

“Under the Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, Washington’s attempt to punish a gun store for selling magazines that are commonly used must fail,” argues the brief. “Bruen unequivocally reaffirmed what District of Columbia v. Heller taught: All instruments that compose bearable ‘arms’ are covered by the plain text of the Second Amendment. That certainly includes the magazines which are necessary for the proper functioning of a firearm.”

“Immoral bans on standard firearm magazines must be put to an end. The Washington Supreme Court should follow the Constitution and binding Supreme Court precedent and enjoin enforcement of this unconstitutional law,” explained FPC President Brandon Combs.

Firearms Policy Coalition (firearmspolicy.org), a 501(c)4 nonprofit membership organization, exists to create a world of maximal human liberty, defend constitutional rights, advance individual liberty, and restore freedom. We work to achieve our strategic objectives through litigation, research, scholarly publications, amicus briefing, legislative and regulatory action, grassroots activism, education, outreach, and other programs. Our FPC Law program (FPCLaw.org) is the nation’s preeminent legal action initiative focused on restoring the right to keep and bear arms throughout the United States. Individuals who want to support FPC’s work to eliminate unconstitutional laws can join the FPC Grassroots Army at JoinFPC.org or make a donation at firearmspolicy.org/donate. For more on FPC’s lawsuits and other pro-Second Amendment initiatives, visit FPCLegal.org and follow FPC on Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook, and YouTube.

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