Appeals Court Upholds Challenge to New Jersey's AR 15 Ban In a major victory for gun rights advocates, an appeals court has ruled that New Jersey's ban on AR 15 style rifles and high capacity magazines violates the Second Amendment.
The decision is a significant setback for Governor Phil Murphy's administration, which implemented the laws in response to mass shootings in the state.
Understanding the Ruling: What Does the Appeals Court Decision Mean? The appeals court effectively reversed a lower court ruling that upheld the ban on AR 15s and high capacity magazines.