Under-21 Handgun Ban Upheld in Court

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The National Rifle Association lost its case against the federal government to reverse the sale of handguns to people younger than 21 years old.

Two University of Arkansas students and friends have two separate thoughts on the issue.

“I think as a security risk you want the age of 21 because in people’s minds once you are 21, you are older and wiser,” said Jonathan Ladd, 19.

Tyler Hartney, UA freshman, said, “What difference does it make whether you are 18 or 21?” “We can go to the military when we are 18.”

The federal appeals court sided with the federal government to keep the ban. The NRA sued claiming the current ban violated the constitutional right of their members who were between the ages of 18 and 21.

“I think that handguns you can conceal them a lot more. I mean you can’t just carry around…