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9th Circuit Overturns California's One-Gun-Per-Month Law

8/18/2025

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The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned California's "one-gun-per-month" law, benefiting gun rights advocates.
Originally enacted in 1999 and amended in 2019, the law aimed to curb firearm trafficking.
SAF Director William Sack highlighted the ruling's importance, noting the court's decision not to take further action.
Sack described the law as arbitrary and restrictive, viewing its repeal as a win against California's gun control efforts.

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Story summary

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned California's "one-gun-per-month" law, benefiting gun rights advocates.
Originally enacted in 1999 and amended in 2019, the law aimed to curb firearm trafficking.
SAF Director William Sack highlighted the ruling's importance, noting the court's decision not to take further action.
Sack described the law as arbitrary and restrictive, viewing its repeal as a win against California's gun control efforts.