What is the test for a search warrant for possession of a firearm under the search warrant?

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The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Choate, 576 F.2d 165 (9th Cir. 1978):

"The magistrate is not required to determine whether in fact the items to be searched for are located at the premises to be searched, but only whether there is reasonable ground to believe they are there." (United States v. Damitz, supra, 495 F.2d at 55.) (emphasis in original).

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