Did age requirement for firearm purchases get dropped back to 18?

[Maulerrr]

About four months ago a 3 judge panel rules that the 21 years-old age requirement for shotguns and semiautomatic rifles was unconstitutional.

I'm trying to find what penal code, or where the law says anything about this and whether persons under 21 can purchase things like shotguns, ARs, or AR lowers. Does anyone know where this text is in writing?

[RickD427]

About four months ago a 3 judge panel rules that the 21 years-old age requirement for shotguns and semiautomatic rifles was unconstitutional.

I'm trying to find what penal code, or where the law says anything about this and whether persons under 21 can purchase things like shotguns, ARs, or AR lowers. Does anyone know where this text is in writing?

Methinks you're referring to the Fourth Circuit Case discussed in this media report: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...eople-n1273884

If so, this case doesn't got nothing to do with the Penal Code and it don't got nothing to do with California. It interprets the Federal Statute of 18 USC 922.

[Maulerrr]

https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/11/court-californias-under-21-gun-restrictions-unconstitutional-00031894

Im referring to this story above. I remember reading about it quite a bit back when it happened. But I just don't know if anything actually changed for us in CA

[Dvrjon]

CA PEN 27510

[Quiet]

About four months ago a 3 judge panel rules that the 21 years-old age requirement for shotguns and semiautomatic rifles was unconstitutional.

I'm trying to find what penal code, or where the law says anything about this and whether persons under 21 can purchase things like shotguns, ARs, or AR lowers. Does anyone know where this text is in writing?

https://www.politico.com/news/2022/0...ional-00031894

Im referring to this story above. I remember reading about it quite a bit back when it happened. But I just don't know if anything actually changed for us in CA

The ruling was stayed pending En Banc from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Which means, the initial Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling made no changes to current CA laws and it is currently waiting to go through the En Banc process with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

For updates on this case, check out the Jones v Bonta thread in the 2nd Amendment Litigation subforum.

Penal Code 27510 (still in effect)
(a) A person licensed under Sections 26700 to 26915, inclusive, shall not sell, supply, deliver, or give possession or control of a firearm to any person who is under 21 years of age.
(b)(1) Subdivision (a) does not apply to or affect the sale, supplying, delivery, or giving possession or control of a firearm that is not a handgun, semiautomatic centerfire rifle, completed frame or receiver, or firearm precursor part to a person 18 years of age or older who possesses a valid, unexpired hunting license issued by the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
(2) Subdivision (a) does not apply to or affect the sale, supplying, delivery, or giving possession or control of a firearm that is not a handgun or a semiautomatic centerfire rifle to a person who is 18 years of age or older and provides proper identification of being an honorably discharged member of the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, the Air National Guard, or the active reserve components of the United States. For purposes of this subparagraph, proper identification includes an Armed Forces Identification Card or other written documentation certifying that the individual is an honorably discharged member
(3) Subdivision (a) does not apply to or affect the sale, supplying, delivery, or giving possession or control of a firearm that is not a handgun to any of the following persons who are 18 years of age or older:
(A) An active peace officer, as described in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2, who is authorized to carry a firearm in the course and scope of employment.
(B) An active federal officer or law enforcement agent who is authorized to carry a firearm in the course and scope of employment.
(C) A reserve peace officer, as defined in Section 832.6, who is authorized to carry a firearm in the course and scope of employment as a reserve peace officer.
(D) A person who provides proper identification of active membership in the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, the Air National Guard, or active reserve components of the United States. For purposes of this subparagraph, proper identification includes an Armed Forces Identification Card or other written documentation certifying that the individual is an active member.