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New York Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Federal judge approves Colorado's age limit for firearms purchases
A federal judge upheld Colorado's restriction on firearms sales requiring buyers to be 21 or older after Rocky Mountain Gun Owners and two people looking to purchase firearms sued Democratic Gov. Jared Polis. Chief U.S. District Judge Philip A. Brimmer agreed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit's decision that age-based requirements for purchase do not fall under the Second Amendment's right to keep and bear arms. The 10th Circuit and Brimmer agree that the issue falls under a 'safe harbor' exclusion, placing it outside the scope of the Constitution. The only exceptions to Colorado's firearm purchase age restriction are for those in the U.S. Military and for peace officers. In both cases, the person must be making the purchase while on duty and is 'serving in conformance with the policies' of their respective agency. 'Governor Polis is committed to making Colorado one of the ten safest states, and common-sense laws encourage responsible gun ownership and keep people safe. For decades in Colorado, you had to be 21 to purchase a handgun, per federal law. The requirement to be 21 was expanded to rifles and shotguns with the signing of SB23-169, and Governor Polis is glad to see the court affirm that Colorado's common sense law does not infringe on Second Amendment rights. Governor Polis is confident this law has and will help keep Coloradans and our communities safe,' Polis' Communications Director Conor Cahill said in a statement to Fox News Digital. 3 A federal judge upheld Colorado's restriction on firearms sales requiring buyers to be 21 or older. REUTERS Brimmer acknowledged that Adrian Pineda and Matthew Newkirk — the two individuals under 21 who sued Polis together with Rocky Mountain Gun Owners — are part of 'the people' as written in the Second Amendment. However, he referred to the 10th Circuit's decision, saying it had resolved the case back in 2023, according to Courthouse News Service (CNS). The decision in Colorado comes in contrast to one issued by the Supreme Court in 2022 in which justices determined that New York issued unconstitutional requirements for carrying a concealed weapon in public. Then-President Joe Biden said he was 'deeply disappointed' by the ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. He said that SCOTUS had 'chosen to strike down New York's long-established authority to protect its citizens.' 3 The only exceptions to Colorado's firearm purchase age restriction are for those in the U.S. Military and for peace officers. DmyTo – 'This ruling contradicts both common sense and the Constitution, and should deeply trouble us all,' Biden said in a statement at the time. He went on to reaffirm his commitment to reducing gun violence and making communities safer. 3 The 10th Circuit and Brimmer agree that the issue falls under a 'safe harbor' exclusion, placing it outside the scope of the Constitution. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Brimmer is also going against a decision made by the New Orleans-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, which struck down a federal restriction banning the sale of firearms to anyone below the age of 21. That court held that those aged 18 to 20 are protected under the Second Amendment, according to The Trace, an organization of journalists who report on gun violence in the U.S. 'The federal government has presented scant evidence that eighteen-to-twenty-year-olds' firearm rights during the founding-era were restricted in a similar manner to the contemporary federal handgun purchase ban,' Judge Edith H. Jones wrote in the opinion. Several states, including New York, Massachusetts, California, Florida, Illinois, Delaware and Vermont have raised the age for purchasing firearms, according to the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund. While some states have limited the age restrictions to handgun purchases, others have applied the restriction to any kind of firearm.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Federal judge approves Colorado law banning people under 21 from buying a gun
A federal judge upheld Colorado's restriction on firearms sales requiring buyers to be 21 or older after Rocky Mountain Gun Owners and two people looking to purchase firearms sued Democratic Gov. Jared Polis. Chief U.S. District Judge Philip A. Brimmer agreed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit's decision that age-based requirements for purchase do not fall under the Second Amendment's right to keep and bear arms. The 10th Circuit and Brimmer agree that the issue falls under a "safe harbor" exclusion, placing it outside the scope of the Constitution. The only exceptions to Colorado's firearm purchase age restriction are for those in the U.S. Military and for peace officers. In both cases, the person must be making the purchase while on duty and is "serving in conformance with the policies" of their respective agency. Supreme Court Declines To Examine Appeals Over Maryland, Rhode Island Gun Control Laws "Governor Polis is committed to making Colorado one of the ten safest states, and common-sense laws encourage responsible gun ownership and keep people safe. For decades in Colorado, you had to be 21 to purchase a handgun, per federal law. The requirement to be 21 was expanded to rifles and shotguns with the signing of SB23-169, and Governor Polis is glad to see the court affirm that Colorado's common sense law does not infringe on Second Amendment rights. Governor Polis is confident this law has and will help keep Coloradans and our communities safe," Polis' Communications Director Conor Cahill said in a statement to Fox News Digital. Brimmer acknowledged that Adrian Pineda and Matthew Newkirk — the two individuals under 21 who sued Polis together with Rocky Mountain Gun Owners — are part of "the people" as written in the Second Amendment. However, he referred to the 10th Circuit's decision, saying it had resolved the case back in 2023, according to Courthouse News Service (CNS). Read On The Fox News App Debate Over Whether To Ban Handgun Sales To Teens Could Soon Head To The Supreme Court The decision in Colorado comes in contrast to one issued by the Supreme Court in 2022 in which justices determined that New York issued unconstitutional requirements for carrying a concealed weapon in public. Then-President Joe Biden said he was "deeply disappointed" by the ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. He said that SCOTUS had "chosen to strike down New York's long-established authority to protect its citizens." "This ruling contradicts both common sense and the Constitution, and should deeply trouble us all," Biden said in a statement at the time. He went on to reaffirm his commitment to reducing gun violence and making communities safer. Brimmer is also going against a decision made by the New Orleans-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, which struck down a federal restriction banning the sale of firearms to anyone below the age of 21. That court held that those aged 18 to 20 are protected under the Second Amendment, according to The Trace, an organization of journalists who report on gun violence in the U.S. "The federal government has presented scant evidence that eighteen-to-twenty-year-olds' firearm rights during the founding-era were restricted in a similar manner to the contemporary federal handgun purchase ban," Judge Edith H. Jones wrote in the opinion. Several states, including New York, Massachusetts, California, Florida, Illinois, Delaware and Vermont have raised the age for purchasing firearms, according to the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund. While some states have limited the age restrictions to handgun purchases, others have applied the restriction to any kind of article source: Federal judge approves Colorado law banning people under 21 from buying a gun
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jeers ‘disappoint' former Victory star
If Auckland FC midfielder Jake Brimmer needed any more motivation to send his former club Melbourne Victory packing from the A-League finals series, he got it last month when the teams met at AAMI Park. Melbourne-born Brimmer, the winner of the 2021-22 Johnny Warren Medal, made 99 A-League appearances in four seasons with the Victory before joining competition newcomers Auckland last year. And while he wasn't expecting roses on his return to his former home ground, Brimmer was taken aback and 'disappointed' to be jeered by Victory fans every time he touched the ball in Auckland's 2-0 win on April 19. '(Victory) is a club that I still love … I've got no hate for Melbourne Victory,' Brimmer said ahead of Saturday night's semi-final first-leg clash between the Melbourne club and premiers Auckland. 'Their feelings are a bit different with how they welcomed me back. I was a bit disappointed because of what I did at Melbourne Victory. 'I probably wasn't expecting that anger from them, and them booing me, but it's motivation for me now to get the job done and win these next two games. 'I wear this (Auckland) badge now. I'll be doing everything in my power to help the boys get over the line.' Brimmer was confident his Black Knights side would prevail on Saturday night and take a lead back to Auckland for next weekend's second-leg at Go Media Stadium. 'We've been the benchmark all year and we'll show that this week,' he said. 'It's been a very successful year, but … as a footballer you want to win everything possible.' Despite Brimmer's confidence, Victory coach Arthur Diles said that when his players were 'on', there was no team that they feared. 'A lot of people would fear us,' Diles said. 'They (Auckland) earnt the right to win the league. They were the most consistent team all year, but now this is not the season. It's a different competition, and it's open slather. 'We're looking forward to that.' Diles felt the pressure would be on Auckland on Saturday night despite the game being the Victory's home leg. 'They're the team that won the (league). We're the team that many people didn't expect to be here right now, so for me, the pressure's on them,' he said. And while Diles didn't mind his team being considered underdogs, he said such a tag didn't sit well with his players. 'It's almost like a slap in the face for a lot them, because they're quality footballers … and it can sometimes be a dent to your ego. We'll use that to our advantage and run with that,' he said.
Chicago Tribune
11-04-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Angel Reese and Chicago Sky vs. Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever will start WNBA Rivals Week
Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky will face Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in primetime to tip off the inaugural WNBA Rivals Week in August. Other games will include two between New York and Minnesota in a WNBA Finals rematch; a matchup of Paige Bueckers and Dallas against Clark's Fever; and Atlanta's Brittney Griner facing her old Phoenix Mercury squad. The week will be sponsored by Ally Financial, the newest partner for the league this season. 'You can have a great partnership, but you also have to have great activation,' WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a Zoom interview. 'There's going to be a full slate of games that week and that's going to be a cool part of the activation.' Games over the rivalry week will be broadcast on a variety of networks, including the primetime game between the Sky and Fever on CBS on Aug. 9 to begin it. The NBA has had a Rivals Week for three years now. Engelbert has mentioned in the past how important rivalries can be to grow the sport. The league started the Commissioner's Cup in 2021 and that in-season tournament has helped spawn rivalries between New York and Las Vegas as well as the Liberty and Lynx over the past few seasons. 'What Cathy and her team have done with the league, the cultural currency of the players, the media connectivity, the entire ecosystem, is just phenomenal,' Ally Financial Chief Marketing Officer Andrea Brimmer said. 'To me it's kind of the crown jewel of what's happening in the women's sports space.' This isn't Ally's first foray into women's basketball. They were one of the inaugural partners with the 3-on-3 league Unrivaled that finished its first season last month. The conversations with the WNBA started years before Unrivaled came into existence. 'This very intentional focus on women's sports has been something that have been not only words, but deeds behind it,' Brimmer said. 'The ability to come on as the new sponsor of the WNBA for us is adding another jewel to the family.' Ally also signed Bueckers, the projected No. 1 pick, to an endorsement deal. The company already has deals with WNBA players Breanna Stewart and Sydney Colson. 'Partnering with Ally is about more than just banking — it's about people to make their money work smarter,' Bueckers said. 'As an athlete, I've learned that success isn't just about the game you play, but the opportunity and resources you get access to.' Brimmer said that Bueckers isn't just a brand ambassador, she's also an online customer. 'She uses the product and she's got a lot of passion around financial education and financial literacy,' Brimmer said.
Associated Press
11-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Caitlin Clark and the Fever vs Angel Reese and the Sky to tipoff new WNBA Rivals Week in August
NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will face Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky in primetime to tip off the inaugural WNBA Rivals Week in August. Other games will include two between New York and Minnesota in a WNBA Finals rematch; a matchup of Paige Bueckers and Dallas against Clark's Fever; and Atlanta's Brittney Griner facing her old Phoenix Mercury squad. The week will be sponsored by Ally Financial, the newest partner for the league this season. 'You can have a great partnership, but you also have to have great activation,' WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a Zoom interview. 'There's going to be a full slate of games that week and that's going to be a cool part of the activation.' Games over the rivalry week will be broadcast on a variety of networks, including the primetime game between the Fever and Sky on CBS on Aug. 9 to begin it. The NBA has had a Rivals Week for three years now. Engelbert has mentioned in the past how important rivalries can be to grow the sport. The league started the Commissioner's Cup in 2021 and that in-season tournament has helped spawn rivalries between New York and Las Vegas as well as the Liberty and Lynx over the past few seasons. 'What Cathy and her team have done with the league, the cultural currency of the players, the media connectivity, the entire ecosystem, is just phenomenal,' Ally Financial Chief Marketing Officer Andrea Brimmer said. 'To me it's kind of the crown jewel of what's happening in the women's sports space.' This isn't Ally's first foray into women's basketball. They were one of the inaugural partners with the 3-on-3 league Unrivaled that finished its first season last month. The conversations with the WNBA started years before Unrivaled came into existence. 'This very intentional focus on women's sports has been something that have been not only words, but deeds behind it,' Brimmer said. 'The ability to come on as the new sponsor of the WNBA for us is adding another jewel to the family.' Ally also signed Bueckers, the projected No. 1 pick, to an endorsement deal. The company already has deals with WNBA players Breanna Stewart and Sydney Colson. 'Partnering with Ally is about more than just banking — it's about people to make their money work smarter,' Bueckers said. 'As an athlete, I've learned that success isn't just about the game you play, but the opportunity and resources you get access to.' Brimmer said that Bueckers isn't just a brand ambassador, she's also an online customer. 'She uses the product and she's got a lot of passion around financial education and financial literacy,' Brimmer said.
