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Delaware General Assembly votes to raise the legal age to own a gun to 21

Lawmakers earlier in the day approved an amendment that would allow adults who are not yet 21 to possess a firearm for up to three years after House Bill 451 takes effect.

By Joseph Edelen and Matt McDonald
Posted 6/28/22

DOVER — The Senate voted 14-7 Tuesday to  raise the legal age to purchase or possess most types of firearms to  21, from 18.

Lawmakers also approved an amendment that would, …

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