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Gun Control & RKBA

discntnt_irny_srcsm

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6. Firearm purchases are covered by state and federal laws.

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Reply #2)

Fri Sep 24, 2021, 10:33 AM

Sep 2021

For the most part and AFAIK, you have to be at least 18 to buy a firearm. In some jurisdictions there are limits on handguns to those 21 and over. Ms. Marshall was challenging the law disallowing purchases for those over 18 but under 21. She was under 21 at the time the court challenge was raised but turned 21 while waiting for the case to be decided. The court decided she no longer had an issue since she was no longer not permitted to make the purchase. The court's decision was that the case is now moot.

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Federal court voids ruling on minimum age requirements for purchasing handguns [View all] Eugene Sep 2021 OP

"because the woman who mounted the legal battle against the minimum age requirement turned 21." nt PoliticAverse Sep 2021 #1

So, no minimum age to purchase guns? OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2021 #2

I think it's saying the opposite AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #3

" it was unconstitutional to not sell to under 21." OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2021 #4

I think that's what the lawsuit argued AZSkiffyGeek Sep 2021 #5

Firearm purchases are covered by state and federal laws. discntnt_irny_srcsm Sep 2021 #6