In a unanimous decision, the Georgia Supreme Court has upheld the state’s ban on carrying handguns for individuals under 21, affirming that it does not infringe upon constitutional gun rights. The ruling stems from a case involving 20-year-old Thomas Stephens, who challenged the denial of his handgun carry license application by Lumpkin County.
Justice Andrew A. Pinson emphasized that the state’s constitutional provision allows for regulations on how weapons are carried, reinforcing that existing limits are constitutional. The court’s ruling highlights a significant distinction between state and federal interpretations of gun rights, as it continues to validate the state’s authority to impose age restrictions and other regulatory measures on firearm possession.
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