The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed that the federal ban on handgun sales to individuals under 21 years old aligns with historical and constitutional standards. This decision contrasts with a January ruling from the Fifth Circuit, which declared the law unconstitutional, underscoring a significant division among federal courts regarding age restrictions on firearm sales.
The court emphasized that the nation’s regulatory framework has historically allowed such restrictions, highlighting a wider context of judicial support for age-based regulations. With similar rulings from several federal and state courts, including recent decisions from a Colorado district court and the 11th Circuit, the future of the law remains pivotal as it reflects ongoing debates about gun control and Second Amendment rights.
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