Federal court upholds California ban on large-scale firearm magazines

The governor hailed the 7-4 decision as a victory for the health and safety' of the state's residents

A federal appeals court has upheld California's ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines, overturning a previous ruling from a lower court and handing a victory to gun control advocates.

In a 7-4 vote on Tuesday, the ninth circuit court of appeals ruled that limits on large-scale magazines do not violate second amendment rights nor notably limit the ability to defend oneself. The ruling supports the constitutionality of California laws that ban magazines holding 10 or more rounds of ammunition.