A federal judge has upheld Colorado’s ban on firearm purchases by individuals under 21, a decision that aligns with the previous ruling of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Chief U.S. District Judge Philip A. Brimmer ruled that the state’s age restriction falls under a “presumptively lawful” category of gun regulations, dismissing a lawsuit from the gun rights group Rocky Mountain Gun Owners and two plaintiffs seeking to overturn the law.
The ruling emphasizes a contentious legal doctrine that argues such age-based limitations on purchasing firearms are historically rooted, thus exempt from strict scrutiny under the Second Amendment. As the legal landscape for gun control shifts following the Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen decision, Brimmer’s ruling could influence ongoing legal battles across the country, particularly as other federal courts have shown a divided stance on similar laws.
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