The court’s decision overturned the previous ban, which had been in place since 1988. The court’s decision was based on the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms, which guarantees the right to own and use firearms. The court reasoned that the Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms for self-defense, and that switchblades, like other weapons, can be used for self-defense.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s decision to uphold the state’s ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines was based on the interpretation of these rulings. The court reasoned that the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms is not absolute and that the government can regulate firearms to protect public safety. The court’s decision was met with mixed reactions. Some argued that the ban was a reasonable measure to prevent gun violence, while others criticized it as an infringement on the Second Amendment rights.

The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office is prosecuting a man named Canjura for allegedly violating the law. The office is seeking a conviction and a significant sentence. The District Attorney’s office has filed a motion with the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) outlining the severity of Canjura’s actions and the public trust he violated.