The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals recently invalidated a federal ban on handgun sales to individuals aged 18-20, ostensibly aligning with Supreme Court precedent. However, the ruling appears disconnected from ongoing gun violence issues in the U.S., where in 2023 there were over 40,000 gun-related deaths. The court's focus was largely on historical interpretations of gun rights, neglecting the pressing reality of modern gun-related tragedies, particularly those affecting younger individuals who statistically commit more gun crimes.
The 5th Circuit's ruling disregards the severe issue of gun violence in America, as it overemphasizes historical context over present-day realities and statistics.
The court's opinion is rooted in a historical analysis, suggesting that any gun regulation not akin to those established in the 18th century violates constitutional rights.
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