Washington D.C. - The Supreme Court has opted not to hear a case concerning age limits for carrying firearms, effectively upholding a lower court's decision. The case centered on a Minnesota law that prohibited 18- to 20-year-olds from obtaining permits to carry handguns. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals previously struck down the law, citing a new Second Amendment test established by the Supreme Court in *New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen*. This test requires gun regulations to be consistent with the nation's historical tradition of firearm regulation.
The appeals court argued that Minnesota's age restriction was not aligned with historical precedent. The state of Minnesota appealed the decision to the Supreme Court, hoping to reinstate the law. However, the Supreme Court's refusal to hear the case means the appeals court's ruling stands. This decision could have implications for similar age-based gun control laws in other states. Legal experts anticipate further challenges to gun regulations targeting young adults, particularly those based on age.
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Gun Age Limit Case
The Supreme Court has declined to review a case challenging age restrictions on carrying handguns. This decision leaves in place a lower court ruling that struck down a Minnesota law. The law previously restricted 18- to 20-year-olds from obtaining permits to carry handguns. The appeals court had determined the law violated the Second Amendment.