A federal appeals court has upheld California's laws banning gun sales at county fairs and other public properties in a unanimous decision. The Ninth Circuit ruled that these laws do not violate the First or Second Amendments, allowing attendees of gun shows to peruse offers but requiring transactions to occur off state property. This decision overturns a previous lower court ruling that found the ban unconstitutional. The ruling supports public safety measures and maintains that the rights of firearm sellers and buyers are not infringed as they can conduct transactions elsewhere. Dave Min, who sponsored the bill, hailed the decision as a victory for public safety.
Federal Court Supports California’s Ban on Gun Sales on Public Property https://t.co/BA6hBdXi9S
NEW: The 9th Circuit upholds against Second Amendment challenge California’s ban on firearm sales on state property & several county fairgrounds. It has a good discussion about ancillary rights, like the right to sell guns here. https://t.co/oTU9Olv0tK https://t.co/gX3oLDzqNA
A federal appeals court upheld California's ban on gun shows at county fairs and other public properties, deciding the laws do not violate the rights of firearm sellers or buyers. https://t.co/ooxmOVte8E https://t.co/ooxmOVte8E