New Jersey Magazine Ban is on Thin Ice As Courts Begin Shifting Balance from Gun Grabbing Liberal Politicians

1The Status of New Jersey’s Magazine Capacity Ban in 2025: Ongoing Legal Battles and Updates

In the ever-evolving landscape of gun control legislation, New Jersey’s ban on high-capacity magazines remains a focal point of contention.

Enacted in 2018 under Governor Phil Murphy, the law prohibits the possession, sale, or manufacture of ammunition magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds, with limited exceptions for law enforcement and certain retired officers.

This measure was part of a broader package of gun safety reforms aimed at reducing mass shootings by limiting firepower.

However, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark 2022 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, which expanded Second Amendment protections, the ban has faced intense scrutiny and