A federal judge has upheld Colorado’s legislation that prohibits individuals under 21 from purchasing firearms, creating a judicial divide on Second Amendment interpretations. Chief U.S. District Judge Philip A. Brimmer aligned with a previous ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, determining that age-based purchase restrictions are outside the protections of the Second Amendment, a decision that has significant implications amid ongoing national debates over gun rights.
This ruling follows contrasting decisions from other courts, notably a federal appellate court that found restrictions on firearm sales to 18- to 20-year-olds unconstitutional. Colorado’s law, supported by Democratic Governor Jared Polis, aims to enhance community safety, as Brimmer recognized the plaintiffs as part of “the people” referenced in the Second Amendment. Such differing judicial interpretations could lead to further scrutiny by the Supreme Court and continue to shape future gun control policies across the United States.
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