A legal conflict between U.S. circuit courts surrounding a federal law that restricts 18-to-20-year-olds from purchasing handguns may set the stage for a pivotal U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Second Amendment. The tension contrasts the Supreme Court’s earlier decisions in New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen and United States v. Rahimi, which established a two-pronged test for evaluating gun regulations based on historical precedence and core rights.
Legal analysts note that this circuit split presents a significant opportunity for the Supreme Court to refine its guidelines on gun ownership rights for younger individuals, potentially influencing future legislation and individual rights. With over 23 states currently holding varying stances on this matter, the impending Supreme Court decision could have far-reaching implications for 18-to-20-year-olds across the nation.
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