Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Gun Restrictions for 18-20-Year-Olds

State Supreme Court upholds under-21 ban on firearm buys

The Delaware Supreme Court ruled House Bill 451—a law that restricts access to certain firearms for those under 21 and older- is constitutional.

DE Supreme Court Reinstates 21+ Age Limits on Most Firearms

DELAWARE – The Delaware Supreme Court has reversed a lower court ruling that removed restrictions prohibiting firearm access to those aged 21 years and under.  Former Governor John Carney signed HB 451— prohibiting individuals under the age of 21 from purchasing, owning, possessing, or controlling most firearms, with certain hunting exceptions — into law on Jun. 30, 2022, after it was...

Delaware's under 21 firearm rule goes back into effect after state Supreme Court ruling

Delaware’s highest court said Tuesday that a 2022 law banning First State residents under the age of 21 from owning a firearm is legal.

Delaware Supreme Court reinstates firearm restrictions for adults under 21

The Delaware Supreme Court reinstated House Bill 451, allowing the state to restrict most firearm purchases and possession by people ages 18 to 20, after reversing a lower court ruling that had struck down the law.

Supreme Court reverses lower court, reinstates age limits on most guns - State of Delaware News

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today that, in a major victory for gun safety, the Delaware Supreme Court has ruled House Bill 451—a law passed by the Delaware General Assembly to restrict access to certain firearms to those aged 21 and older—constitutional. “Guns are the leading cause of death for kids and teens in our country and nothing should be off the table […]

Delaware Supreme Court upholds gun restrictions for 18-20-year-olds

The Delaware Supreme Court has upheld a state law restricting some firearm access for adults under the age of 21, reversing a lower court ruling that found parts of the law unconstitutional.