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DOJ: Ban on handgun sales to young adults unconstitutional
Published Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Updated September 19
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel released a legal opinion on Friday, September 19, 2026, stating that the federal law banning licensed firearms dealers from selling handguns to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional.
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- The Hindu
The article highlights the Justice Department's reasoning that 18-year-olds, being eligible to vote, serve on juries, and face adult penalties, should also have their Second Amendment right to bear arms protected, and notes this as a victory for gun rights groups.
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