Politics● ElevatedSep 18 · Sep 18, 2026, 7:20 PM
DOJ says ban on selling handguns to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America
The Justice Department released a new legal opinion that concludes a federal law prohibiting firearms dealers from selling handguns to people between the ages of 18 and 20 is unconstitutional.
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