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September 18, 2026
DOJ Declares Federal Ban on Handgun Sales to Young Adults Unconstitutional
- The DOJ's legal opinion asserts that the federal ban on handgun sales to 18-20 year olds violates the Second Amendment and cannot be enforced.
- The opinion suggests that federal prosecutors will not pursue charges against dealers selling handguns to young adults.
- This decision follows a split among federal appeals courts regarding the constitutionality of handgun age limits.
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- DOJ says ban on selling handguns to young adults under 21 is unconstitutionalSep 18, 2026 at 7:20 PM · CBS News
- DOJ won't enforce handgun ban for 18- to 20-year-oldsSep 18, 2026 at 10:49 PM · Axios
- Ban on selling handguns to adults under 21 is unconstitutional: Justice DepartmentSep 18, 2026 at 11:16 PM · ABC News