Posts about "under-21"

Judge Upholds Hawaii’s Under-21 Gun Ban

A federal judge has upheld Hawaii’s sweeping firearm restrictions for adults ages 18 to 20, relying in part on the Founding-era “Infancy Doctrine” to satisfy Bruen’s historical-tradition test. The post Judge Upholds Hawaii’s Under-21 Gun Ban appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Judge Uses ‘Infancy Doctrine’ to Uphold Hawaii’s Under-21 Gun Ban

A federal judge upheld Hawaii’s sweeping gun ban for adults under 21 by treating Founding-era contract law as a historical firearm restriction. The ruling admits these adults are protected by the Second Amendment but still allows Hawaii to deny them access to firearms and ammunition.

Federal Judge Upholds Hawaii’s Ban on Gun and Ammo Sales to Adults Under 21, Citing an 1822 Case That Grouped Pistols With Liquor, Whips and Fiddles

A federal judge upheld Hawaii's ban on gun and ammo purchases by adults 18 to 20, ruling the age limit fits historical tradition. Read the original story: Federal Judge Upholds Hawaii’s Ban on Gun and Ammo Sales to Adults Under 21, Citing an 1822 Case That Grouped Pistols With Liquor, Whips...

Federal Judge Upholds Massachusetts Handgun Ban for 18- to 20-Year-Olds, Rejecting NRA and SAF Challenge

A federal judge upheld Massachusetts' 21-and-over rule for handguns and semiautos, rejecting the NRA-backed Escher v. Noble challenge. Read the original story: Federal Judge Upholds Massachusetts Handgun Ban for 18- to 20-Year-Olds, Rejecting NRA and SAF Challenge

Herrera’s Opponent Invokes ‘Brain Development’ to Restrict Gun Rights for Adults Under 21

Brandon Herrera’s Democratic opponent, Katy Padilla Stout, says legal adults under 21 should be barred from purchasing commonly owned semiautomatic rifles because their brains are not sufficiently developed.

Supreme Court to Decide AR-15 Case: What FFL Dealers Should Know

The Supreme Court granted review of whether the Second Amendment protects semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15. What the consolidated Viramontes and Grant cases mean for FFL dealers — and how to prepare.

Federal Judge Upholds Connecticut’s Under-21 Handgun Ban, Rejecting SAF and CCDL Challenge on Every Major Issue

A federal judge upheld Connecticut's under-21 handgun ban in Succow v. Bondi, rejecting the SAF and CCDL challenge after a bench trial. Read the original story: Federal Judge Upholds Connecticut’s Under-21 Handgun Ban, Rejecting SAF and CCDL Challenge on Every Major Issue

Hmm: Appellate Court Makes Surprise Move in Under-21 Lawsuit

Newest FPC Court Challenge Targets Louisiana’s Carry Ban For Young Adults

A new lawsuit argues Louisiana's carry permit restrictions for 18- to 20-year-olds violate the Second Amendment and recent federal court precedent. The post Newest FPC Court Challenge Targets Louisiana’s Carry Ban For Young Adults appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Third Circuit Ruling Takes Effect July 31: What NJ FFLs Need to Know — Plus This Week's Legal Roundup

The Third Circuit's en banc ruling striking down New Jersey's semi-automatic rifle and magazine bans takes effect July 31, 2026. NJ State Police have notified dealers. Plus: VA injunction lifting, DOJ blocks Virgin Islands ban, and Maryland Glock ban challenged.