New Bill Would Wipe Out Every Magazine Ban Nationwide

Wisconsin Congressman Tony Wied has just introduced a powerful piece of pro-Second Amendment legislation called the FIRE Act – short for Freedom from Improper Regulation and Enforcement. If passed, this bill would strike down every magazine capacity ban across the country, from California to New York and everywhere in between.

According to Wied’s press release, the act would ban any federal, state, or local government from enacting or enforcing restrictions on magazine capacity. It’s designed to end the current patchwork of laws that leave gun owners uncertain and, in some cases, unintentionally criminalized just for owning the most common types of magazines.

Jared Yanis: “A Legislative Flamethrower”

Gun rights advocate and YouTube host Jared Yanis from Guns & Gadgets celebrated the bill, calling it “a legislative flamethrower aimed at burning down unconstitutional magazine bans once and for all.” In his coverage titled Ending Magazine Limits Across America!, Yanis made it clear that the FIRE Act isn’t just symbolic – it’s practical and necessary.

“This bill is what we’ve all been screaming for,” said Yanis. “It stops law-abiding gun owners from becoming criminals just for crossing state lines with a 15-round mag.” He pointed to the confusion and risk that gun owners face under the current patchwork of laws that vary wildly by jurisdiction.

Ending the Patchwork of Confusion

Right now, magazine capacity limits range from 10 rounds in California and New Jersey, to 15 in Colorado, and no restrictions at all in many states. Jared Yanis highlighted how dangerous this can be for responsible gun owners who carry legally but travel between states. “It’s not just confusing,” he said. “It’s dangerous.”

Wied’s FIRE Act would create one national standard: no bans based on magazine capacity – anywhere in the U.S. That means no more worrying if your everyday carry setup is suddenly illegal once you drive across a county or state line.

Common Use, Not “High Capacity”

One of the most striking facts included in Wied’s press release, and reiterated by Yanis, is that magazine bans aren’t targeting exotic gear. They’re targeting standard equipment. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), of the 973 million detachable magazines produced between 1990 and 2021, more than 718 million held over 10 rounds.

That’s nearly three-quarters of all magazines in circulation. In short, these are not “high capacity” by industry standards – they are standard capacity. This is especially important when it comes to the legal definition of arms “in common use,” a phrase used repeatedly by the Supreme Court in Second Amendment rulings.

Broad Support From Pro-2A Leaders

The FIRE Act is no lone-wolf effort. Wied’s bill is backed by fellow congressional Republicans including Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Mike Collins (GA-10), Dave Taylor (OH-02), Sheri Biggs (SC-03), and Russ Fulcher (ID-01).

Tiffany summed it up: “This bill protects law-abiding gun owners and keeps state and local governments, as well as future administrations, from infringing on your Second Amendment rights.” His message mirrors growing frustration among conservative lawmakers over the persistent erosion of gun rights by state and municipal governments.

Strong Backing From National Organizations

Wied’s bill has also gained endorsements from major gun rights organizations, including the NRA, Gun Owners of America (GOA), the National Shooting Sports Foundation, and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation. Each organization released statements calling the bill a common-sense measure that affirms constitutional rights.

Aidan Johnston, GOA’s Director of Federal Affairs, praised Wied directly. “Firearm magazine bans do not work,” Johnston said. “They fly in the face of the Second Amendment’s unqualified command: SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED.”

The Supreme Court Has Already Spoken

The NRA’s John Commerford pointed to the legal basis for this legislation. “The Supreme Court has ruled that arms that are ‘in common use’ cannot be banned,” he said. Since hundreds of millions of magazines holding more than 10 rounds are in lawful circulation, Commerford argues that banning them violates clearly established constitutional protections.

Wied echoed that logic in his press release, stating that the FIRE Act reflects both modern usage and the Founding Fathers’ original intent behind the Second Amendment.

An Uphill Battle in the Senate

As optimistic as the bill’s supporters are, there’s still a steep political hill to climb. Jared Yanis was blunt about the challenge ahead: “We all know the FIRE Act will have an incredibly tough time getting 60 votes in the Senate.”

Democrats and gun control advocates are already mobilizing against the bill, framing it as dangerous and extreme. But Yanis says that’s not the point. “This isn’t just about winning today,” he said. “This is about building momentum toward what never should’ve been debatable in the first place – your right to own the gear that makes your firearm functional.”

Pressure Mounts on Anti-Gun States

Gun control laws in states like California and New York are already under scrutiny in the courts. Cases like Duncan v. Bonta, which challenges California’s magazine ban, have moved through multiple rounds of appeals.

With the FIRE Act now on the table, Jared Yanis sees a shift in strategy. “This legislation puts pressure back on anti-gun states that have been trampling on our rights for years,” he said. If passed, it could undercut ongoing bans and force states to comply with a new federal standard that actually reflects what Americans own.

A National Fix for a National Problem

This bill isn’t about pushing an agenda – it’s about fixing a broken system. Right now, your rights as a gun owner change the second you cross a border. That’s not how the Constitution is supposed to work. Congressman Wied is trying to restore uniformity to a right that’s supposed to apply everywhere.

And the numbers back him up. The overwhelming majority of detachable magazines hold more than 10 rounds. Pretending these are “high capacity” is political theater, nothing more.

A Statement of Principles, Even If It Fails

Let’s be honest – passing the FIRE Act in this Congress will be tough. But introducing it is a necessary first step. It tells gun owners they’re not alone. It tells anti-gun lawmakers that there’s a line we won’t let them cross anymore.

Even if it stalls in the Senate, the bill shines a spotlight on something that should outrage every American: the criminalization of responsible citizens for owning standard equipment. That’s not safety. That’s control.

Keep the Pressure On

As Jared Yanis urged his viewers, “Now is not the time to get comfortable.” He called on Americans to contact their representatives and demand support for the FIRE Act. “The anti-gun machine never sleeps,” he warned. “And neither should we.”