Federal Judge Blocks Implementation of Colorado Gun Law Raising Purchase Age to 21, Just Hours Before Enactment

A federal judge temporarily blocks gun law raising minimum age for purchasing firearms

A federal judge in Colorado has temporarily blocked a gun law that would have raised the minimum age for purchasing firearms to 21. The law, known as SB23-169 or the "18 to 20-year-old gun ban," was set to go into effect but was halted by U.S. District of Colorado Chief Judge Philip A. Brimmer.

Judge rules in favor of gun owners' organization

In a 44-page opinion, Judge Brimmer ruled in favor of a gun owners' organization, the Rocky Mountain Gun Owners (RMGO), stating that the organization had provided enough evidence to show that the law infringed on their Second Amendment rights.

Supreme Court ruling may impact gun rights

RMGO cited a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen case, which stated that restrictions on carrying concealed firearms are a violation of Americans' Second and 14th Amendment rights. This ruling may lead to changes in concealed carry laws in New York and potentially other states.

Colorado court recognizes Second Amendment rights of 18- to 20-year-olds

A court has ruled that 18- to 20-year-olds have a likelihood of success in arguing that the Second Amendment applies to them. This comes after Colorado implemented gun law reforms following a mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs.

Legal challenge to SB23-169

SB23-169 is a proposed law in Colorado that aims to prohibit individuals under the age of 18 to 20 from purchasing firearms, with exceptions for certain groups. However, the law is facing a legal challenge from RMGO, who argue that the measure is unconstitutional.

Ruling satisfaction and disagreement

Judge Brimmer's ruling in favor of RMGO was met with satisfaction from the group's spokesperson, Rhodes, who vowed to continue fighting against unconstitutional anti-gun laws. On the other hand, Governor Polis's spokesperson, Cahill, expressed hope that the courts would support the governor's belief that the law is in line with Second Amendment rights.

Governor Polis pushes for stricter gun control measures

Colorado Governor Jared Polis is pushing for a new law that would close a loophole allowing individuals under the age of 21 to legally purchase rifles. The governor believes that applying the same age requirements for both pistols and rifles would promote responsible gun ownership and help make Colorado one of the safest states in the country.

Proposed legislation aims to protect young people

The article discusses a proposed legislation aimed at protecting young people by implementing stricter gun control measures. The sponsors of the law argue that it is not intended to infringe on the rights of responsible gun owners but rather to save lives. They point out the increase in youth suicide and domestic violence and believe that making it harder to access guns will reduce the likelihood of these weapons being used in a harmful way.

Concerns from gun shops and shooting ranges

Gun shops and shooting ranges in Colorado are concerned about the new law raising the minimum age to purchase firearms. They argue that this law will negatively impact their profits and infringe on citizens' right to self-defense. Store manager Kevin Day believes that this change will prevent individuals under the age of 21 from being able to defend themselves with firearms and emphasizes the need for continued public education on the matter.