Committee for Public Counsel Services

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Last mentioned: Mar 3, 2026

Timeline

  1. SJC Oral Arguments

    The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court hears arguments on the constitutionality of the age-21 requirement.

  2. Thomson Convicted

    Thomson is convicted of illegal firearm possession in Suffolk County.

  3. Bruen Decision

    U.S. Supreme Court issues NYSRPA v. Bruen, changing the standard for Second Amendment challenges.

  4. Thomson Arrested

    Mikai Thomson, aged 20, is arrested in Boston with an unlicensed 9mm handgun.

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SJC Weighs Constitutionality of Massachusetts Gun Age Limits Post-Bruen

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is evaluating whether the state's 21-year-old age requirement for handgun licenses violates the Second Amendment. Following the U.S. Supreme Court's Bruen decision, this case could dismantle long-standing state regulations and impact numerous pending criminal possession charges.

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