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Gov. Kathy Hochul Rejects DOJ, Will Continue to Ban Handgun Sales to 18-20 Year-Olds
Monday, September 21, 2026
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state will maintain its ban on handgun sales to individuals aged 18-20, following a Department of Justice finding that such restrictions are unconstitutional. Hochul did not specify when she made this decision or provide additional details on the state's legal strategy regarding the policy.
