Judge rules Delaware law that tightens gun regulations as unconstitutional

DELAWARE (WPVI) -- A judge has ruled a Delaware law that tightens gun regulations for residents under the age of 21 violates the Constitution.

Former Governor John Carney signed House Bill 451 into law back in 2022.

However, the law just took effect in July.

It raises the minimum age to purchase a gun in Delaware from 18 to 21.

Last week, the Kent County Superior Court struck down those age requirements, stating that they infringe upon 18 to 20 year old's constitutional right to self-defense.