A federal judge has upheld a 2023 Colorado law that raises the minimum age for purchasing firearms to 21. This decision follows a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, which determined that age-based restrictions on gun sales do not violate the Second Amendment, as they do not prohibit individuals from possessing or receiving firearms through non-commercial means.
The law, which includes exceptions for military personnel and police officers, was challenged by a gun advocacy group and two individuals under 21. They acknowledged the impact of the 10th Circuit ruling on their case but indicated intentions to preserve their arguments for potential Supreme Court review. Colorado’s legislative move aligns with regulations implemented in nearly all states, spotlighting the ongoing debate around youth firearm access in America.
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