Gun Laws And 2a
Colorado Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Large-Capacity Magazines
Justices rule 15-round limit constitutional under state law
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Denver, Colorado
On August 10, the Colorado Supreme Court upheld the states 2013 law banning the sale, transfer, or possession of magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds. The challenge, brought by a coalition of gun owners and industry groups, argued that the restriction violated the state constitutions right-to-bear-arms provision. In a 52 decision, the court ruled that the law was a reasonable exercise of the states police powers to protect public safety, noting that it does not ban the possession of all magazines, but only those above a specified capacity. The majority opinion emphasized evidence presented by state attorneys linking large-capacity magazines to increased lethality in mass shooting incidents. Gun rights advocates denounced the ruling as an infringement on fundamental rights and vowed to take the fight to federal court. Supporters of the law applauded the decision, citing it as a key tool in reducing the impact of high-casualty shootings.