Defense counsel tells court Massachusetts age‑based gun‑license ban is unconstitutional; commonwealth argues no standing and historical basis At oral argument in Commonwealth v. Thompson, defense counsel Elizabeth Ozar urged the court to vacate a conviction that relied on a statute categorically barring people ages 18–20 from handgun licenses; the Commonwealth's Ian McLean countered that Thompson lacks standing because he never applied and that historical analogs support the restriction. The court pressed both sides on precedents, remand, and the Bruen historical‑analogy test. Decision pending.

A Massachusetts court is debating the constitutionality of an age-based gun license ban, with arguments that could reshape Second Amendment rights for young adults.

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House committee hears testimony on bill to lower concealed-carry permit age to 18 The Michigan House Judiciary Committee heard testimony on HB4586, which would lower the minimum age to obtain a concealed pistol license from 21 to 18. Supporters said the measure aligns CPL eligibility with other adult rights and keeps training and background checks intact; opponents raised public-safety concerns and cited higher homicide rates in

A controversial Michigan bill could lower the concealed pistol license age from 21 to 18, igniting fierce debate between gun rights advocates and public safety opponents.

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Idaho updates rules for class D licenses and motorcycle permits Idaho revises age limits and application processes for class D and motorcycle permits

Idaho's new House Bill 402 could revolutionize the way young drivers and commercial applicants obtain their licenses—are you ready for the changes?

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Missouri issues guidelines for intermediate driver's licenses for teens Missouri establishes regulations for intermediate driver's licenses for 16 to 18-year-olds.

Missouri's new House Bill 1339 could revolutionize teen driving by mandating supervised experience and restricting late-night driving—will it lead to safer roads or create burdens for families?

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Oklahoma Senate approves farm vehicle licensing requirements for young drivers Senate passes bill allowing drivers as young as 17 to operate farm vehicles.

Oklahoma's Senate just approved a groundbreaking bill allowing 17-year-olds to drive farm vehicles, sparking fierce debates over safety versus economic need!

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Minnesota Senate proposes driver's test appointment changes to ease scheduling frustrations Senate bills aim to expand road test appointment scheduling and raise no-show fees.

Minnesota is moving to ease the pain of scheduling driver's license road tests with new proposals that could transform the experience for eager teen drivers!

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