California gun owners remain stuck in legal limbo as the U.S. Supreme Court continues to delay action on Duncan v. Bonta, the long-running challenge to the state’s ban on standard-capacity magazines. After the Ninth Circuit’s en banc ruling upheld the ban earlier this year, the only thing preventing the law from taking effect is the stay currently in place while the case sits before the Supreme Court.

Duncan has now been relisted for conference multiple times, with no decision to grant or deny review. The latest delay pushes the next possible action to the Court’s February conference, increasing the likelihood that—even if the case is accepted—it may not be argued until a future term. That uncertainty is frustrating for millions of Californians whose rights hinge on the Court’s next move.

The silver lining is that the stay remains active for now, meaning the magazine ban is not yet enforceable. If the Supreme Court ultimately denies review, the Ninth Circuit would still need to issue a mandate before the ban takes effect. But if the Court grants certiorari, Duncan could finally become the vehicle needed to resolve magazine bans nationwide.

Adding to the stakes, other major Second Amendment cases—challenging both magazine and rifle bans—are also scheduled for consideration around the same time. February could prove to be a pivotal moment for gun rights, not just in California, but across the country. For now, all eyes remain on the Supreme Court.