Supreme Court Vacates Ruling on Pennsylvania Gun Rights for 18-20-Year-Olds During Emergencies

Oct 15, 2024, 05:23 PM

The US Supreme Court has vacated a Third Circuit decision that had granted individuals aged 18 to 20 a constitutional right to carry firearms outside the home. The court directed the federal appeals court to reconsider the ruling in light of the Rahimi decision from the previous term. This decision effectively upholds a Pennsylvania law that bars individuals under the age of 21 from openly carrying firearms in public, including during states of emergency. The Supreme Court's action sidesteps a brewing gun-safety issue for now.