DOJ says ban on selling handguns to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
Updated on: September 18, 2026 / 4:06 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- The Justice Department has issued a legal opinion deeming the federal ban on handgun sales to adults aged 18-20 unconstitutional.
- This opinion is not legally binding but is expected to influence federal prosecutors.
- The ban, established by the Gun Control Act of 1968, has faced mixed legal challenges.
- Gun control groups like GIFFORDS have strongly criticized the Justice Department's stance.