A DC Circuit Court of Appeals decision upheld the district's ban on firearm purchases for individuals under 21, citing historical tradition and contract law precedents. The ruling asserts that if purchasing firearms is restricted for those aged 18-20, then possessing and carrying them is also constitutionally permissible to restrict. This decision is seen as a significant blow to Second Amendment rights for young adults, despite their ability to engage in other adult activities like voting and entering contracts.
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