Delaware is facing a legal battle over its recently enacted permit-to-purchase law, which requires individuals looking to purchase a handgun to be at least 21 years old and complete a firearm training course. The Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association and other plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit challenging the law’s constitutionality, arguing that it infringes on their Second Amendment rights. The state has moved to dismiss the case, claiming that the plaintiffs do not have standing to bring the lawsuit as the alleged injuries they will suffer are speculative since the law has not yet been implemented. Delaware’s law is said to be similar to Maryland’s permit-to-purchase law, which was upheld by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in August. The state has brought in outside lawyers to handle the case, and the battle over the permit-to-purchase law is expected to continue. The law was signed in May, but the implementation process is still ongoing, with the State Bureau of Identification having 14 months to roll out the licensing program. The outcome of this legal dispute will have significant implications for gun regulations in Delaware and may set a precedent for other states facing similar challenges to their firearm laws.
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