A Lubbock man is the plaintiff in a National Rifle Associationlawsuit claiming the federal ban on 18-to-20 year-olds buying handguns is unconstitutional.
The suit claims the Second Amendment, which guarantees the right to bear arms, doesn't specify that it only applies to those age 21 and over.
James D'Cruz of Lubbock claims in his suit that he is trained in the proper use of handguns and believes thatif 18 year olds can vote and serve in the military, they should be able to buy a handgun from a registered dealer.
FOX 34 follow the progress of this suit as it develops.
