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Appeals Court Rules Unconstitutionally on Handgun Sales to Young Adults
A U.S. appeals court ruled that banning handgun sales to those aged 18-20 is unconstitutional, reinforcing Second Amendment rights.
NBC NewsFederal appeals court says banning gun sales to adults under 21 is unconstitutional
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New York PostFederal court rules ban on handgun sales to adults under age 21 is unconstitutional
Associated PressCourt says banning gun sales to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
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The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the federal law prohibiting handgun sales to individuals aged 18-20 violates the Second Amendment. The court's decision reflects a pivotal shift in gun rights following recent Supreme Court rulings that favor broader interpretation of the Second Amendment. The ruling sends the case back for further proceedings while societal and political debates about gun rights and regulations continue. Some advocates warn this ruling could increase gun access for the youth, impacting public safety.
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