The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the federal ban preventing handgun sales to individuals aged 18 to 20 violates the Second Amendment. In a detailed opinion, Judge Edith H. Jones stated that the Constitution protects this age group’s right to bear arms, overturning regulations established in 1968. This controversial ruling could influence national gun sale policies and reflects a broader shift towards more lenient gun laws. Historical references, such as the Militia Act of 1792, were cited to bolster the court's decision, dismissing government arguments against allowing sales to this age group.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the federal ban on handgun sales to individuals aged 18-20 is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
Judge Edith H. Jones noted that the Constitution protects the right to keep and bear arms for individuals aged 18 to 20, thus overturning a prohibition dating back to 1968.
The ruling challenges previous gun control laws and raises questions regarding the future of age restrictions on handgun sales nationally.
Citing the Militia Act of 1792, the court emphasized historical precedents that support the inclusion of younger individuals in the right to bear arms.
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