Great News! California's Magazine Ban Struck Down

California - September 22, 2023

In a monumental victory for Second Amendment supporters and gun rights advocates, Judge Roger T. Benitez, affectionately known as "Saint Benitez" for his consistent support of Second Amendment rights, has delivered a groundbreaking ruling in the case of Duncan v. Bonta. This landmark decision declared California's ban on so called "High Capacity" magazines unconstitutional, marking a resounding triumph for gun owners across the Golden State.

Judge Benitez's ruling in Duncan v. Bonta sent shockwaves through the nation as he held that California Attorney General Rob Bonta had been "enjoined from enforcing the statute." This decisive verdict is a long-awaited validation for those who have argued that the magazine ban was an infringement on the rights of Californians to keep and bear arms. Benitez went on to say in the ruling that "Removable firearms magazines of all sizes are necessary components of semi-automatic firearms. Therefore magazines fall within the text of the of the constitution that the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

For years, gun rights activists have decried the magazine ban as a violation of their Second Amendment rights, and Judge Benitez's ruling is seen as a victory for the fundamental principles of the Constitution. The ruling underscores that the right to self-defense and the ability to choose the tools necessary for that purpose are sacred and constitutionally protected.

While this ruling is undoubtedly a momentous win for proponents of gun rights, the battle is far from over. California is expected to appeal Judge Benitez's decision, setting the stage for a legal showdown that could have far-reaching implications for gun control laws not only in California but potentially across the nation.

In the wake of this victory, all eyes are now on Judge Benitez as he prepares to preside over the next major case, one that could have even broader implications for gun owners. The case in question challenges California's so-called "assault weapons" ban, another hotly contested issue that has been the subject of legal battles and public debate for years.

As the nation watches with bated breath, the question remains: Will Judge Benitez once again uphold the Second Amendment and strike down California's "assault weapons" ban, or will this be a watershed moment in the ongoing debate over gun control in America?

Regardless of the outcome, Judge Roger T. Benitez's rulings continue to shape the landscape of Second Amendment jurisprudence, earning him a place in the annals of legal history as a steadfast defender of the constitutional right to bear arms. The fight for gun rights in America rages on, and with Judge Benitez at the helm, it promises to be a battle of epic proportions.