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One might take the road that 18 years are not responsible. Evidence shows not full developed front cortices that inhibit risky behavior.
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Then we cannot risk allowing them to vote, enter into binding contracts, consent to sexual intercourse, get married, etc.
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That we let them have guns in the military is ok because they are tightly supervised.
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18-20 year-olds are currently permitted to buy long guns from an FFL and to own/use handguns. Only handgun purchases from an FFL are prohibited. How is the distinction justified?