Gun groups sue over California law banning firearms sales to those under 21

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“Once individuals turn eighteen, they are adults in the eyes of the law,” said the attorney representing the gun groups.

that raised the legal limit for buying long guns from 18 to 21. The suit also challenges a previous law barring sales of handguns to those under 21.

“Like most Americans, I was horrified by recent events in Florida,” Portantino said when he introduced the bill. “As a father of a high school sophomore I can’t stop thinking about the unnecessary nightmare that this tragedy caused for the affected families. I feel it is imperative that California leads when Washington refuses to act.”

The lawsuit was filed on the same day that another controversial gun law took effect, requiring background checks for everyone buying ammunition in California to make sure they are not convicted felons.

 

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The law should really focus on people who have a history of violence or mental illness. And fathers who have to deal with cranky three year olds.

then illegal aliens should be able to buy guns too. Some one should set up a gun store on the border.

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