# ANJRPC v. Platkin - Assault Weapons Ban - 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals **URL:** \ **Category:** NJ & Federal Gun Laws and Activism\ **Tags:** nj-gun-law\ **Created:** [June 10, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361 "2025-06-10T18:56:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 6:53pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/163 "2026-07-17T18:53:16Z")
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**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/164 "2026-07-17T18:55:26Z")
Excellent X/Twitter thread on the ruling (By Moros Kostas). Go read the whole thing: [https://x.com/2AFDN/status/2078172072342344069#m](https://x.com/2AFDN/status/2078172072342344069#m) [https://xcancel.com/2AFDN/status/2078172072342344069#m](https://xcancel.com/2AFDN/status/2078172072342344069#m) ---
**Author:** ![RAZ-0](https://njgunforums.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/9dc877/32.png) [@RAZ-0](https://njgunforums.net/u/RAZ-0)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/165 "2026-07-17T19:00:59Z")
So the lower court said the bans on colt ar-15 by name was unconstitutional. The 3rd en banc modified that to all semi auto rifles but affirmed the colt ar-15 bit and the general reasoning behind that part. They reversed the LCM ruling. They Remanded with regard to pistols and shorguns. As to that last bit, their decision would make it REALLY hard for the shotgun definition to stand as is. They opined on fixed 15 round capacity, and that 10 rounds is not the threshold for unusual and dangerous if such a thing exists re mag capacity. Which would mean the 6 round limit on shotguns can’t logically stand. That being said, I think avoiding shotguns was deliberate. Shotguns are messy AF legally speaking. In their entirety they exists as a special dispensation from the federal government from the definition of a destructive device. I think the NJ definition of an assault pistol is in similar waters. The definition really doesn’t impact much that isn’t also categorized as a DD or SBR at the federal level, or get into the question of if suppressors are arms and protected. ---
**Author:** ![MartyZ](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/martyz/32/359_2.png) [@MartyZ](https://njgunforums.net/u/MartyZ)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/166 "2026-07-17T19:03:12Z")
So when can we start ordering standard mags? ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/167 "2026-07-17T19:07:39Z")
> [@MartyZ](#): > > So when can we start ordering standard mags? Not certain yet. Could be right now, but I’m waiting for ANJRPC and/or Schmutter to advise. ---
**Author:** ![InFamous](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/infamous/32/1429_2.png) [@InFamous](https://njgunforums.net/u/InFamous)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/168 "2026-07-17T19:07:52Z")
> [@MartyZ](#): > > So when can we start ordering standard mags? That’s exactly what I was going to ask LOL ---
**Author:** ![Displaced\_Texan](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/displaced_texan/32/34_2.png) [@Displaced\_Texan](https://njgunforums.net/u/Displaced_Texan)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/169 "2026-07-17T19:10:56Z")
I think next year is going to be a great year for gun owners who are in ban states. ---
**Author:** ![MartyZ](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/martyz/32/359_2.png) [@MartyZ](https://njgunforums.net/u/MartyZ)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/170 "2026-07-17T19:13:15Z")
It will probably take a few days though for online retailers to remove their restrictions. Another question, what’s the best way to remove a pinned muzzle brake without destroying it? ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 7:21pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/171 "2026-07-17T19:21:21Z")
Haven’t watched yet, going to yank this down if there’s no real analysis: [![](https://njgunforums.net/uploads/default/original/2X/3/3b8fb151a268705149db1ec3142dfd4ab5d36541.jpeg "MASSIVE BREAKING NEWS! FEDERAL COURT FINALLY RULES THAT AR-15 BANS ARE UNCONSTITUTIONAL!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1ROQxtApe0) ---
**Author:** ![MattLutz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/mattlutz/32/222_2.png) [@MattLutz](https://njgunforums.net/u/MattLutz)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/172 "2026-07-17T19:30:50Z")
I’m not an attorney but worked in LE for 20 years so take this interpretation for what it’s worth. 1. The AWB as it applies to semi auto rifles and magazines is overturned. That said, there will almost certainly be an administrative stay granted pending the outcome of the AWB case that’s in front of SCOTUS. Which means you won’t be able to own or possess an “assault weapon” or “LCM” for another year or more. 2. The AWB as it is applies to pistols and shotguns has been remanded to the district Court for reconsideration. ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/173 "2026-07-17T19:37:23Z")
> [@MattLutz](#): > > …administrative stay granted pending… Would that be granted by the 3rd Circuit, and would it have to be in response to a request from NJ? I see a stay mentioned in one of the concurrences, but it’s not in the main decision. ---
**Author:** ![MattLutz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/mattlutz/32/222_2.png) [@MattLutz](https://njgunforums.net/u/MattLutz)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/174 "2026-07-17T19:39:47Z")
The stay would come in response to a request from the state of NJ. It could be issued by the the 3rd circuit or SCOTUS. But the request from NJ is likely already written. I’m sure they were anticipating this. ---
**Author:** ![Krdshrk](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/krdshrk/32/2936_2.png) [@Krdshrk](https://njgunforums.net/u/Krdshrk)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 7:43pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/175 "2026-07-17T19:43:40Z")
SAF’s breakdown in this thread: > **[SAF (@2AFDN) on X](https://fxtwitter.com/2AFDN/status/2078172072342344069)** > > For a while now, the antigun states and orgs have asserted that every circuit to deal with an "assault weapon" ban or magazine capacity limit has upheld such laws. We have pushed back on that, arguing that the only courts so far to hear those issues... ---
**Author:** ![Revenger](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/revenger/32/773_2.png) [@Revenger](https://njgunforums.net/u/Revenger)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/176 "2026-07-17T19:50:57Z")
calling CMP monday ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/177 "2026-07-17T19:55:09Z")
There’s no LCM case that’s been granted cert. by SCOTUS, correct? If so, would that eliminate the possibility of a stay for LCM’s? ---
**Author:** ![MattLutz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/mattlutz/32/222_2.png) [@MattLutz](https://njgunforums.net/u/MattLutz)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/178 "2026-07-17T19:56:59Z")
I thought that the consolidated cases did include LCMs. Regardless, NJ will ask for a stay on those as well pending appeal to SCOTUS and it will almost certainly be granted. ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/179 "2026-07-17T20:18:52Z")
[https://www.anjrpc.org/page/CourtStrikesDownNJAWBan](https://www.anjrpc.org/page/CourtStrikesDownNJAWBan) Just an announcement, no detailed analysis. > …In the coming days, ANJRPC will be releasing a detailed analysis of today’s decision by attorney Dan Schmutter. ---
**Author:** ![MattLutz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/mattlutz/32/222_2.png) [@MattLutz](https://njgunforums.net/u/MattLutz)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/180 "2026-07-17T20:22:49Z")
I would say there is a VERY SMALL chance that SCOTUS could deny a stay as it pertains to the magazine issue since, as pointed out, they aren’t currently looking at a magazine case. But honestly they will probably grant it for that too. ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/181 "2026-07-17T20:30:49Z")
Welp, guess that’s the next nail biter in this case. When does NJ file a motion for stay, and does it get granted? NJ will DEFINITELY motion for a stay. They couldn’t bear the optics of not filing for one. ---
**Author:** ![DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/user_avatar/njgunforums.net/dirtydigz/32/2609_2.png) [@DirtyDigz](https://njgunforums.net/u/DirtyDigz)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2026, 8:35pm UTC](https://njgunforums.net/t/anjrpc-v-platkin-assault-weapons-ban-3rd-circuit-court-of-appeals/2361/182 "2026-07-17T20:35:13Z")
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