Federal Judge in Virginia Rules Against Age Limit on Handgun Purchases

A federal judge in Virginia has struck down federal laws blocking handgun sales to buyers over 18 and under 21, ruling that statutes and regulations put in place over the past few decades to enforce age requirements on sales of handguns were "not consistent with our nation's history and tradition" and therefore could not stand. The decision, which would not affect state age limits, will take effect when the judge issues his final order, which is expected in the next few weeks. The Justice Department is expected to appeal the ruling.