The assault weapons prohibited by the Massachusetts ban are “not suitable for ordinary self-defense purposes, and pose substantial dangers far beyond those inherent in the design of ordinary firearms,” the judge wrote. In a post on X, the executive director of the NAGR’s legal wing said the organization plans to appeal the decision. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell called the decision a “significant win” in a statement Friday. “Gun safety laws work, and they can be enforced consistent with public safety and the Second Amendment,” Campbell said. “This decision to uphold the state’s assault weapons ban is a significant win that will protect the public and continue Massachusetts’ leadership on gun violence prevention.”CNN’s Josh Campbell contributed to this report.

Source: CNN December 23, 2023 14:27 UTC