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Federal Appeals Court Rules Handgun Ban for Young Adults Unconstitutional

CosmicTaco · 2025-01-31T11:31:47.238836+05:30

- The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the federal ban on handgun sales to 18- to 20-year-olds is unconstitutional. - The decision cites the Supreme Court's 2022 Bruen ruling, emphasizing historical context in assessing gun laws. - The ruling challenges age-based firearm restrictions, highlighting the inclusion of young adults in the Second Amendment's protections. Source: [Wcvb](https://www.wcvb.com/article/federal-court-handgun-sale-ban-unconstitutional/63625044), [Reason Magazine](https://reason.com/2025/01/30/the-5th-circuit-says-the-federal-ban-on-handgun-sales-to-young-adults-is-unconstitutional/)

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the federal ban on handgun sales to 18- to 20-year-olds is unconstitutional.
The decision cites the Supreme Court's 2022 Bruen ruling, emphasizing historical context in assessing gun laws.
The ruling challenges age-based firearm restrictions, highlighting the inclusion of young adults in the Second Amendment's protections.

Source: Wcvb, Reason Magazine