The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld a law that prohibits most individuals aged 18 to 21 from carrying handguns in public, a decision made in light of a legal challenge by a 20-year-old seeking to overturn the regulation. The unanimous ruling emphasized the state’s constitutional right to enact such laws, which allows young adults to carry long guns and handguns in private settings but restricts public carrying unless they have military training.
The court’s opinion, delivered by Justice Andrew A. Pinson, rejects arguments that the law’s exemption for military-trained individuals is arbitrary, reinforcing state precedent over federal standards. This ruling comes amid ongoing debates around firearm access in Georgia, particularly following tragic incidents like the Apalachee High School shooting, which claimed four lives. With proposals for firearm safety stalled in the legislature, this decision is likely to reignite discussions on responsible gun ownership.
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