Gun Rights Organizations File Suits Contesting Washington State Ban Of The Sale Of High Capacity Magazines.

Several gun rights organizations have filed a lawsuit contesting Washington state’s new restriction on the sale of so-called high-capacity ammunition magazines for rifles and pistols, which are defined as magazines that carry more than 10 rounds under the legislation forbidding their distribution. The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and others filed a lawsuit on June 3, alleging that the restriction is illegal and naming many Washington state officials as defendants, including Attorney General Bob Ferguson. The groups claimed in their lawsuit that “the State of Washington has criminalized one of the most frequent and vital mechanisms by which its residents might exercise their basic right to self-defense.” SB 5078 was signed into law by Washington state Governor Jay Inslee earlier this year, and it will take effect on July 1. The legislation prohibits the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, or offer for…

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