Assault weapons have been banned in California since 1989, according to the ruling. The law has been updated several times since it was originally passed.According to the ruling by US District Judge Roger Benitez of San Diego, the assault weapons ban violates the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms and deprives Californians from owning assault-style weapons commonly allowed in other states. Benitez issued a permanent injunction Friday so the law cannot be enforced.”Like the Swiss Army Knife, the popular AR-15