The state appealed that 2-1 decision to the full 15-member appeals court, which will hear arguments Wednesday. Maryland's ban on assault weapons and large-capacity gun magazines is back before a federal appeals court in Virginia. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond raised concerns about the constitutionality of the restrictions in February. Gun-rights advocates went along with most of the law but challenged the provision banning 45 assault weapons and the 10-round limit on gun magazines. Maryland lawmakers passed the sweeping Firearms Safety Act after the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Connecticut.

Source: ABC News May 11, 2016 00:07 UTC