In early June, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review several challenges to state bans on high-capacity magazines and assault rifles, reinforcing existing legislation in Maryland and Rhode Island. The court also rejected a similar challenge in Washington D.C. High-capacity magazines, which allow shooters to fire more rounds without reloading, have been linked to higher casualties in mass shootings. While many states restrict manufacturing and sale, some permit possession of previously owned magazines under specific conditions, highlighting a lack of uniformity in definitions and laws regarding high-capacity magazines across the country.
In Maryland and Washington, limitations on high-capacity magazines typically pertain only to their manufacturing, sale, and distribution, rather than direct possession.
High-capacity magazines enable shooters to discharge more rounds without needing to reload, reducing chances for victims to escape or for law enforcement to intervene.
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