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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Denise Lavoie

Virginia judge says law banning sales of handguns to young adults is unconstitutional

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A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that a law banning licensed federal firearms dealers from selling handguns to young adults under 21 violates the Second Amendment and is unconstitutional.

The ruling Wednesday by U.S. District Court Judge Robert Payne in Richmond, if not overturned, would prevent dealers from selling handguns to 18- to 20-year-olds.

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