Gun Laws And 2a
DOJ Declines Supreme Court Review in Reese v. ATF Case
Trump Administration Signals Support for Young Adults’ 2A Rights
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍USA
On July 10, 2025, the National Rifle Association (NRA) reported that the Department of Justice (DOJ) declined to seek Supreme Court review of the Fifth Circuits ruling in Reese v. ATF, which struck down the federal ban on handgun sales to adults aged 1820. The Fifth Circuit held that the restriction violates the Second Amendment, aligning with similar rulings in the Third and Eighth Circuits. The NRA suggests this decision indicates the Trump Administrations agreement that adults under 21 have full Second Amendment rights, a significant win for gun rights advocates. The NRA has also petitioned the Supreme Court to hear NRA v. Glass, a case challenging Floridas similar age-based firearm purchase restrictions, potentially resolving a circuit split. This development could reshape federal and state policies on age-based gun restrictions, bolstering the rights of young adults to purchase firearms.