➡ The U.S. Supreme Court is considering several major Second Amendment cases, including those related to young adults’ gun rights, large capacity magazine bans, and categories of federally prohibited persons. The outcomes of these cases could significantly impact the future of the Second Amendment and its enforcement across the U.S. The court is also examining a case challenging California’s ban on magazines holding more than 10 rounds, which could set a nationwide precedent on magazine bans.
➡ The Supreme Court is considering cases that could change gun laws, especially for 18 to 20-year-olds who currently can’t buy handguns from licensed dealers. If the court rules in favor, it could remove age restrictions in many states, allowing this age group to buy handguns. Gun owners are advised to stay informed, support legal challenges, engage in state-level activism, prepare for potential changes, and share information with others. The outcome could either restore rights and expand access or lead to further restrictions, so vigilance is key.

Hey, Patriots! Welcome back to Guns and Gadgets, the premier source for Second Amendment News. I am Jared, and I’m bringing you the latest action in the fight for the Second Amendment. If you believe that we the people must stand firm in face of government overreach, you’re in the right place. Smash the subscribe button and ring the bell notification. Let’s get into this one. Today we’ve got some big developments. The United States Supreme Court has just slated several more major Second Amendment cases for consideration in conference, and we’re talking about young adults, gun rights cases, large capacity magazine bans, federally prohibited persons categories, and more.

Now these are the battlefield lines in the war for our gun rights. Second Amendment rights. There are no gun rights. And you got to know what’s going on, which is why I’m doing this video. So strap in, Patriots. Let’s break it down step by step, unpack the stakes, and talk strategy for what is going on next. Before I dive in, I want to thank the sponsor of the video that’s Checkmate Mags. Whether it’s for competition or defense, Checkmate has been making reliable American-made magazines for over four decades. With their expertise in high-quality manufacturing and a never-satisfied approach to innovation and refinement, Checkmate is the leading provider of high-quality aftermarket and OEM freedom seat loaders for many makes and models.

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Those are the constitutionality of Hawaii’s so-called vampire rule that prohibits concealed carry on private property unless every single private property owner gives you express permission to carry on their property. Basically, everything is a gun-free zone, so you’re just sucked free of your right, your Second Amendment right. Now the second one is the federal law barring unlawful users of drugs from possessing firearms. That’s under 18 U.S.C. 922G3. Remember, marijuana stays in your system, I don’t know, 30 days-ish depending on the test. So if you smoked 29 days ago, you’re still a prohibited person even though you’re not under the influence.

So two big cases that they’ve already agreed to here. But here’s the big kicker here. At the next conference, which is scheduled for November 21st, SCOTUS will also consider several more 2A cases to include four cases involving the rights of 18 to 20 year olds, challenges to the federal prohibition on licensed handgun sales to adults under 21, i.e. ages 18 to 20, the Florida law banning all gun sales to under 21s, a Pennsylvania law banning concealed carry for under 21 folks, which becomes a total prohibition during a state of emergency because open carry is suspended then.

We don’t lose our rights because of an emergency, sorry. Also, they’re looking into, well, they’re going to be potentially looking into taking up a case for prohibited person cases, actually two of them. Challenges to 18 U.S.C. 922 G1, which is the convicted felons prohibited from gun ownership. So if somebody is out, they’re no longer a risk, they’ve been rehabbed, which is why they’re out, right? They get all of their rights back except a couple, right? The right to vote and the second amendment. Or that there’s also the one that challenges that looks to address the challenge to 922 G5A, which is unlawful aliens barred from possessing firearms.

Then there’s the big one, the Duncan V Bonta case back before the United States Supreme Court. My hope is that this one really pisses them off seeing this again and that they have a smackdown in store for California. This is the California large capacity magazine ban challenge. And I’ll tell you more about that in a second. But the court is lining up a whole arsenal of cases and it’s probably a good bet that they might take up one of these many. And some may be heard, hopefully more than one, some might be held over, which they do from time to time.

If they have a case in the works, they’ll hold these cases until this one is heard and then they’ll make a decision on these, for instance, Bruin. They held a lot of cases waiting until Bruin came. Once they decided Bruin, they send a whole bunch down to lower courts to be reheard in light of Bruin. So this is going to be huge for us one way or another. Now, these cases aren’t just about technical legal questions. They’re strategic fronts in the fight to restore and protect the second amendment. First, the 18 to 20 year old cases.

If the court takes and rules on these, we could see the federal ban on handgun sales to 18 to 20 year olds go down. Remember your history. There are people who are going to be like, oh, they shouldn’t have them. Well, they’re required to have them under law, current standing law from the founding era. They’re required to have them. They’re part of the militia. Now, these are the same young adults who enter adulthood, who are joining the military, can go fight in the sandbox for all kinds of reasons, none of which really affect the homeland.

They can be barred from buying a handgun here when they come home from a licensed dealer. Makes no sense. Their rights could suddenly be restored here. Now, there’s already a circuit split in this area where one appeals court has found that the ban was unconstitutional. And a win here reverberates to every single state law that treats 18 to 20 year olds as second class gun owners. Second, the large capacity magazine ban in Duncan versus Bonta. Now, California’s law requires current owners to destroy, modify, or surrender their magazines that hold over 10 rounds. Nobody’s doing that.

Now, if the Supreme Court takes and rules on this one, it could set a precedent for magazine bans nationwide or knock them down. And that’s a change changer. Third, the prohibited persons categories. If the court decides that certain categories under section 922 G require more individual scrutiny, rather than blanket federal prohibitions, it could open the door to increased restoration of Second Amendment rights for Americans who probably deserve them. Now, in short, this is not just about one law in one state. This is about the future shape of the Second Amendment and how it’s enforced across the United States.

And as gun-owning Americans, we need to follow and support these cases. So let’s shine the spotlight on Duncan versus Bonta for a second here, because it represents one of the most aggressive fronts in anti-gun policy today. California’s law bans possession of any magazine capable of holding more than 10 rounds because 11 rounds or more makes you John Wick and they can’t have that. They’re probably going to ban number two lead pencils too. Now, owners must either modify the magazine to hold 10 or fewer, turn it over to the cops, remove it from the state, destroy it, or face criminal penalties.

Now, the case has a very long procedural history. The plaintiffs here sued way back in 2017. It’s 2025. And if they do hear the case, it’s going to be in early 2026. The district court ruled that the ban was unconstitutional. Appeals followed. The en banc Ninth Circuit in 2021 reversed it. And then the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari, vacated the previous ruling from the Ninth Circuit and remanded it back to the courts to be heard and re-decided in light of Bruin. Remember what Bruin said. Any gun legislation, anti-gun legislation in any state has to be consistent with this nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation.

1791 in there, Second Amendment time. After granting certiorari and vacating and remanding that case, it’s called GVR. California did the exact opposite of what it should and they punted it all the way back to the beginning, to the starting line, to start all over again. Why? So it would take longer and longer so that your rights would be just restricted longer and longer because they probably knew they did. The district court again found the ban unconstitutional. The Ninth Circuit later stayed that injunction and then reversed the decision in 2025 upholding the ban.

Now, what this case shows us is the anti-gun side is trying to make magazine capacity restrictions standard everywhere. If California can win here, other states will follow. Hands down, they’ll follow. The gun rights side, us, the good guys, were pushing hard to treat magazines as part of the right to keep bare arms. Why? Because they are. They’re an integral part of the firearm. Now, if the Supreme Court takes the case, a decision one way or the other could set nationwide precedent on magazine bans. The little birdie in my head is saying, this is the one.

This is the one they should take because they’ve already had this case before them. They sent it back and said, you’re doing it wrong. Do it. Here’s what we’re saying from Bruin. Follow that now. And California is not doing it. So, you know, the little kid is turning their nose to daddy and now daddy has an opportunity to spank their ass. So we’ll see if the Supreme Court does it. For gun owners, that means one of two things. Either we get a proactive protective ruling here, which would open magazine rights if you want to call that, call it that, or we’ll have a, you know, it’s a brace for more state and federal restrictions.

Now let’s talk about the younger demographic, the 18, 19, and 20-year-old folks. Why does this matter? Because today’s 18, 19, and 20-year-olds are tomorrow’s patriots. They’re tomorrow’s military veterans. They’re tomorrow’s hunters. They’re tomorrow’s first-time gun buyers. But under their federal law, 18 U.S.C. 922, licensed dealers can’t sell handguns to 18 to 20-year-olds. Only long guns in many cases. And that prohibition has been challenged. The Fifth Circuit, which is a very pro-Second Amendment court, ruled in Reese v. ATF that this handgun sale prohibition is unconstitutional. Meanwhile, other courts like the Fourth Circuit upheld age restrictions creating this conflict.

There’s that circuit split that the Attorney General’s office says the Supreme Court has to have. Well, they don’t have to, but here you go. Now they have it. And with the Supreme Court considering multiple such cases on this topic, we’re seeing a hot spot where the court may step in and resolve the split. Now from a gun owner’s perspective, if the court says yes to hearing this, we have a chance to restore rights for an entire age cohort. That means if you’re 18 to 20, you wouldn’t be barred simply because of your age from buying handguns from federal licensed dealers.

A win like that would ripple through many states which have embedded similar age restrictions in their carry laws and purchase laws, etc., and destroy them. Now, what I advise if you’re under 21 and you’re planning to purchase or carry, keep an eye on these developments. Subscribe to the channel, I’ll keep you in the loop, and consider supporting the litigants. Be prepared, because the legal regime might change and we might want to be ready for when it does. All right, patriots, we’ve covered what’s at stake, but now let’s talk about what you should do.

Number one, stay informed. Subscribe to Guns and Gadgets. Why? Because this is what I do full-time. I put out information multiple times a day. All you got to do is check the channel and subscribe so you stay in the know. Follow me on Instagram, on X, on all the socials. Links are in the description of every one of my videos, because sometimes I’ll put information and news out there that doesn’t really lend itself to video format. I’ll keep you updated as Supreme Court signals intent or drops briefs or eventually when decisions come down, so stay tuned.

And also support the cases. Many of these legal challenges are fully or partially funded by two-way organizations. For example, the plaintiffs in Hawaii’s vampire rule lawsuit were crowdfunding support. So consider donating to these groups, or at least spreading the word among your fellow patriots so that they will do it as well. Three, engage in state-level activism. Even if the Supreme Court takes a case, state laws may still lag, might take time, before someone challenges it, challenges the state law in light of what the Supreme Court just said. So work with your local gun rights groups, especially in restrictive states.

Push for state preemptions. Support legislative fixes. But remember, the legal fight in DC is only part of the battle. The battlefield is also at your state house. Number four is prepare your mindset. If the Supreme Court rules favorably, we may see a wave of restored rights and expanded access. If not, we face further restrictions and should be prepared to defend our rights more aggressively. Either way, be ready. Train. Strategize. Stay vigilant. Number five, share the message. Talk with fellow patriots about these developments. Help younger gun owners 18 to 20. Talk to your children, whether they’re six or 10 or 12.

Help them understand how these legal fights affect them. Mobilize. Get to know your communities. Because when the precedent drops, for good or bad, it’s going to affect all of us. All right, patriots, that wraps up today’s update. We’re standing on the verge of some of the most important Second Amendment litigation we’ve seen in years. The Supreme Court is mobilizing and taking a peek at some of our two-way cases that are sitting in front of them. And this time, it’s our turn to engage. Not just act as spectators, but as proactive defenders of our rights.

So keep informing everybody what’s going on. If you found value in this, hit the like button. Subscribe to the channel if you haven’t already. Double-check your subscription. YouTube plays that game about once a month. And share this video with at least two fellow patriots that you know. Drop a comment down below. Which case are you watching the most? Is it the Young Adult Purchase rights? The magazine ban case? Or the Prohibited Persons category? Let me know down below, and I will look forward to reading them. And until next time, guys and gals, I’m Jared.

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