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Supreme Court Reverses Decision On Gun Carry Age Limit

The Supreme Court building is seen on June 27, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

The Supreme Court made a significant ruling on Tuesday, overturning a decision that previously permitted 18-year-olds to openly carry guns during emergencies in Pennsylvania. The high court's brief order did not have any noted dissents, effectively upholding a ban on individuals aged 18 to 20 from carrying guns in public during a declared state of emergency.

This development comes at a time of notable changes in firearm legislation, following a pivotal Supreme Court decision in 2022 that expanded gun rights. The Supreme Court emphasized that any restrictions on firearms must be rooted in a strong historical basis.

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