The Department of Justice has announced it will not enforce a federal ban on selling handguns to adults between the ages of 18 and 20. The agency stated its position that the existing prohibition is unconstitutional.
According to the Justice Department, the ban on handgun sales to young adults under 21 years of age violates the Second Amendment. This declaration means the federal government will no longer pursue enforcement actions related to this specific restriction.
The DOJ's stance clarifies its interpretation of the legality surrounding firearm sales to this age demographic. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
