DOJ won't enforce handgun ban for 18- to 20-year-olds

DOJ won't enforce handgun ban for 18- to 20-year-olds

The Justice Department has decided not to enforce a 1968 law that prohibited licensed gun dealers from selling handguns to individuals aged 18 to 20, citing Second Amendment concerns. This move, made by the Trump administration, challenges a longstanding federal restriction, even though the Supreme Court hasn't weighed in on its constitutionality. This decision could potentially allow younger adults to legally purchase handguns, raising questions about gun control and the balance between federal law and constitutional rights.

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