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California Judge Upholds Local Ban on Gun Shows at County Fairgrounds
Ruling cites public safety concerns; appeal expected from gun rights groups
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍San Diego, California
A California Superior Court judge on August 7, 2025, upheld a San Diego County ordinance banning gun shows at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, rejecting arguments from gun rights advocates that the measure violated the First and Second Amendments. The ruling affirms the countys authority to prohibit the sale or display of firearms and ammunition on county-owned property. The lawsuit, brought by promoters and the California Rifle & Pistol Association, claimed the ban discriminated against a lawful industry and suppressed constitutionally protected commerce and speech. The court disagreed, citing precedent allowing governments to restrict certain activities on their own property. Gun rights advocates have already vowed to appeal the decision to the California Court of Appeal, arguing that the fairgrounds are a traditional public venue and the ban is part of a broader pattern of hostility toward lawful gun ownership in the state.