A federal judge has upheld Colorado’s law requiring individuals to be 21 or older to purchase firearms, reinforcing age-based restrictions in the state. This decision comes from Chief U.S. District Judge Philip A. Brimmer, who agrees with the 10th Circuit Court’s ruling that such laws do not violate the Second Amendment rights of individuals.
Notably, this ruling contrasts with a previous Supreme Court decision that struck down gun restrictions in New York, highlighting the ongoing national divide over firearm regulations. Colorado’s law, supported by Governor Jared Polis, aims to enhance public safety and is one of several state-level regulations addressing the age of gun purchasers, reflecting a trend in states like Massachusetts and California.
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