Sen. Padilla Introduces Age 21 Act to Ban Assault Weapon Sales to Young Adults
College-age students between 18 and 20 would lose the ability to purchase or possess handguns, semiautomatic assault weapons, and high-capacity magazines on their own. While they could still use firearms for hunting or target practice with parental permission, independent ownership of these weapons would be prohibited until they turn 21.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced legislation to raise the minimum age to purchase assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines from 18 to 21. The Age 21 Act would apply to both federally licensed and private sellers and bar most individuals under 21 from possessing these items.
Legislation was announced by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to raise the minimum age to purchase assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines from 18 to 21. The Age 21 Act offers a critical safeguard to prevent tragedies, decreasing the threat of gun violence against kids.
Another bill was introduced known as the Age 21 Act, which would raise the minimum age to purchase assault weapons to 21. The current age for buying an assault weapon in the US is 18. The bill was introduced alongside the Assault Weapons Ban of 2023.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Age 21 Act
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