Category Archives: DC Law

DC federal court rules that standard capacity magazines are not protected by the Second Amendment

On April 20, 2023, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued a disappointing ruling in the case of Hanson v District of Columbia. Hanson concerned DC’s limit on magazine capacity and was a case that many … Continue reading

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D.C. announces intent to make permitting system “as restrictive as possible”

It was no surprise when a 90 day stay was granted in the case of Palmer v. D.C.   And it should come as no surprise that D.C. is planning to use that time to make sure that whatever system ultimately … Continue reading

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