California Attorney General Rob Bonta announces a significant legal victory as the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California affirms the state’s age-based firearms restrictions. This ruling confirms that licensed dealers cannot sell handguns or semiautomatic centerfire rifles to individuals aged 18 to 20 unless they are active military or law enforcement members, a measure aimed at reducing gun violence among young people.
Bonta emphasizes that this decision is crucial for protecting vulnerable communities and reinforcing gun-safety standards. The law also requires younger buyers to pass a training course and obtain a hunting license for purchasing other long guns, underlining the state’s commitment to prioritize firearm safety. This ruling marks a continued effort to uphold regulations perceived as commonsense in the face of ongoing Second Amendment challenges.
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