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Coverage dated October 21, 2026 to October 22, 2026

Massachusetts High Court Upholds Gun Restrictions For Adults Under 21

Headline from New Boston Post

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld the state's restrictions on handgun licenses for adults under 21. Two justices dissented.

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  1. Bearing Arms

    Massachusetts Supreme Court Upholds Carry Ban for Adults Under 21 (opens Bearing Arms)

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  2. AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

    Massachusetts Supreme Court Upholds Age-21 Firearm Carry Restriction, Deepening Circuit Split (opens AmmoLand Shooting Sports News)

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    AmmoLand Shooting Sports News's feed description

    Massachusetts' highest court upheld a handgun carry licensing ban for adults ages 18 to 20, relying on founding-era militia laws despite conflicting federal court rulings on young adults' Second Amendment rights.

  3. New Boston Post

    Massachusetts High Court Upholds Gun Restrictions For Adults Under 21 (opens New Boston Post)

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    New Boston Post's feed description

    The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld the state's restrictions on handgun licenses for adults under 21. Two justices dissented.

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