The Georgia Supreme Court is currently deliberating on the constitutionality of state laws that prohibit individuals under 21 from carrying firearms in public. This case, brought by a 20-year-old man who was denied a gun carry license, challenges the long-held belief that age-based restrictions are part of Georgia’s constitutional rights to regulate firearms.
During the hearing, arguments centered on interpreting the Second Amendment and its implications for personal liberties. The plaintiff’s attorney contends that historical precedents for restricting gun rights no longer apply, suggesting that stricter scrutiny should be adopted in evaluating such laws. The justices have yet to rule on the matter, leaving the outcome uncertain and potentially significant for the future of gun rights in Georgia.
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