The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) Office of Legal Counsel has determined that prohibiting licensed dealers from selling handguns to law-abiding adults ages 18 to 20 is unlawful under the U.S. Constitution.
DOJ finds the federal restriction on 18-20-year-olds buying firearms unconstitutional
Katherine Mosack
Sep 19, 2026 | 11:57 AM



