The Duncan v. Bonta magazine-ban case has officially become one of the most nerve-wracking 2A battles in the country. Not only could it decide the fate of magazine bans nationwide, but millions of gun owners’ rights and personal property hang in the balance. And with the Supreme Court’s inconsistent record on Second Amendment cases, every move triggers anxiety across the community.
This week, SCOTUS made an unexpected move—and it’s thrown the entire case into uncertainty.
Just days ago, Duncan was finally scheduled for its first Supreme Court conference on November 21, which determines whether the justices will hear the case or deny it. After months of waiting, gun owners were relieved it wasn’t rejected outright.
But last night, the conference date vanished. In its place: a single word—“rescheduled.”
No explanation.
No new date.
No context.
This same “rescheduled” status happened with both Snope and Ocean State, which were later denied. That’s what has many people nervous.
Right now, it’s all speculation. The reschedule could mean:
Until the Supreme Court posts a new conference date, Duncan is officially in limbo.
Some skeptics argue SCOTUS should prioritize a “hardware case” over an accessory case like magazines. But that’s easy to say if you live in a state that respects your rights. In states like California, millions of people face felony charges for possessing anything over 10 rounds.
Passing on this case could instantly turn law-abiding Americans into criminals overnight.
What’s most frustrating is that the Second Amendment is crystal clear. Yet here we are—waiting for courts to decide if millions of Americans can keep their own property. Activist judges in the lower courts have dragged this case out for years, forcing SCOTUS to step in sooner or later.
For now, all we can do is wait for a new conference date and hope the Court finally takes action to protect the rights the Constitution already guarantees.