Federal Appeals Court Overturns New Jersey's Assault Weapons Ban

A federal appeals court has ruled New Jersey's ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines unconstitutional, citing the Second Amendment. This decision marks the first instance a federal appeals court has struck down a state's assault weapons prohibition. The court determined that such bans on firearms commonly used for lawful purposes lack historical precedent in U.S. firearm regulation. This ruling expands on a lower court's decision, impacting gun control legislation.