The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has launched a federal lawsuit against Massachusetts, contesting a law that bars adults aged 18 to 20 from acquiring or carrying semiautomatic firearms. This significant legal move, filed in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts, argues that the law infringes upon the constitutional rights of these young adults, classifying them as legal adults deserving of Second Amendment protections.
This case, known as Escher v. Mason, is part of a broader initiative by gun rights organizations to challenge restrictive firearm regulations in light of recent Supreme Court decisions. The potential implications of this lawsuit could reshape gun ownership laws across the nation, particularly those imposing age restrictions. If successful, it may set a legal precedent for similar challenges in other states.
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