Court Affirms Constitutionality of Handgun Age Restrictions in CT

WHO:

CT News Junkie - Connecticut residents Zachary Succow and Samuel Towne initiated a lawsuit against the handgun age restrictions.

Inside Investigator - The lawsuit was joined by two nonprofits: the Connecticut Defense League and another unnamed organization.

WHAT:

CT News Junkie - Connecticut has required firearm buyers to be at least 21 years of age since 1995.

Inside Investigator - A Federal District Judge upheld the state’s firearm restriction preventing individuals under 21 from obtaining a handgun permit.

WHERE:

CT News Junkie - The law applies to the state of Connecticut.

Inside Investigator - The ruling was made in a Federal District Court in Connecticut.

WHEN:

CT News Junkie - The handgun age requirement law was established in 1995.

WHY:

Inside Investigator - The lawsuit challenged the constitutionality of the age restrictions imposed on handgun permits.

HOW:

CT News Junkie - The law mandates that gun purchasers apply in person for a permit from local police and complete eight hours of gun safety training.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 18:28 UTC)

Connecticut residents Zachary Succow and Samuel Towne have filed a lawsuit challenging the state's handgun age restrictions, which require buyers to be at least 21 years old, a law that has been in place since 1995. Joining them in this legal battle are two nonprofits, including the Connecticut Defense League, as they argue against the constitutionality of these age limitations upheld by a Federal District Judge. The current law mandates that gun purchasers apply in person for a permit from local police and complete eight hours of gun safety training.