A federal judge in Virginia ruled on Wednesday that federal laws that require individuals to be at least 21 years old to purchase handguns are unconstitutional.“Because the statutes and regulations in question are not consistent with our Nation’s history and tradition, they, therefore, cannot stand,” U.S. District Judge Robert E. Payne said in his ruling.This is a breaking news story; refresh the page for updates.

A federal judge in Virginia ruled on Wednesday that federal laws that require individuals to be at least 21 years old to purchase handguns are unconstitutional. “Because the statutes and regulations in question are not consistent with our Nation’s history and tradition, they, therefore, cannot stand,” U.S. District Judge Robert E. Payne said in his ...{ai:summary}Federal laws on handgun age restrictions deemed unconstitutional by a Virginia judge. The decision comes from U.S. District Judge Robert E. Payne, who stated that the statutes and regulations do not align with the history and tradition of the country. The minimum age for purchasing handguns was set at 21 years old. The case is under current development, and updates are expected.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Law Requiring People To Be 21 To Buy Handguns

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