ANJRPC v. Platkin - Assault Weapons Ban - 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals

DirtyDigz · January 14, 2026, 9:47pm

@TheSnake92 - moved your post into this thread discussing the case. You might pick up some of your answer from earlier responses here.

Candyman87 · January 15, 2026, 12:40am

In the Cheeseman vs Platkin lawsuit what would the removal of the AWB mean for banned by name rifles? Im having M1 carbine FOMO again.

Hopefully, but it depends entirely on how broadly the ruling is issued. I’d probably be picking up an M1 Carbine and a 2011 right away if this were the case.

Kookejoe · January 15, 2026, 1:01am

I’m gonna end up using the current banned list as a shopping list. Finger, toes, and everything in between crossed it’s a complete ruling in our favor and not a watered down useless ruling.

TheSnake92 · January 15, 2026, 8:31pm

M1 carbine and a bm59 are at the top of my milsurp list.

NJGF-Admin · February 13, 2026, 9:30pm

It’s been about 4 months since they heard arguments on this. Was really hoping for a decision before I bought more gear but my permit was nearing expiration. I’ll be happy once we no longer need to neuter mags.

Anyone got a guess as to when we might get a decision?

Sniper · February 13, 2026, 9:59pm

NJGF-Admin · February 13, 2026, 10:18pm

Yup, sums up my feelings. Sort of worried the same about the carry case they just heard. We’ll turn to dust before hearing anything it seems.

Mr.Stu · February 14, 2026, 2:36pm

For the Siegel/Koons case, I would be very surprised to see anything from the 3rd Circuit before the Supreme Court rules on Woolford.

I’m hoping the Cheeseman decision comes sooner than that. I would be very surprised if it takes as long as the 2 years that the panel took to come up with their nonsense.

DirtyDigz · March 12, 2026, 1:31pm

Update:

Current Docket (also updated in top post):

https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69020207/association-of-new-jersey-rifle-and-pistol-clubs-i-v-attorney-general-new/?filed_after=&filed_before=&entry_gte=&entry_lte=&order_by=desc

Plaintiffs have filed a 28(j) letter advising the 3rd Circuit about the DC Circuit’s mag ban decision:

DirtyDigz · March 19, 2026, 12:56pm

NJ OAG responds to the 28(j) - “Disregard that DC ruling”:

Silverado427 · March 20, 2026, 1:55pm

https://www.ammoland.com/2026/03/new-jersey-scrambles-save-ar15-magazine-bans-benson-ruling/

Revenger · March 25, 2026, 1:35pm

anyone know where we are on this one and the sensitive place case?

xtors · March 25, 2026, 1:45pm

They sure seem to be taking their sweet time

Revenger · March 25, 2026, 1:48pm

thats for sure, I starting using NJ gun court cases as my smoke detector replacement scheduling.

DirtyDigz · March 25, 2026, 1:57pm

Awaiting a 3rd circuit decision.

NJGF-Admin · March 25, 2026, 2:09pm

DirtyDigz · March 25, 2026, 2:20pm

From elsewhere…:

DirtyDigz · April 27, 2026, 9:11pm

MattLutz · June 3, 2026, 5:41pm

So to be clear, the 3rd circuit HAS to rule on this before the summer recess on June 30th?

DirtyDigz · June 3, 2026, 5:50pm

Not to my knowledge. AFAIK Circuit courts have no time limits on when case is heard vs. opinion issued, and no requirement to align issuing decisions in regards to terms.

Koons/Siegel v. Platkin was argued in 2023 and did not receive a merits opinion until September 2025.