Summary: Federal Second Amendment constitutional challenge to Pennsylvania's ban on 18-20-year-olds carrying firearms.

Plaintiffs: Daniel Maines, Firearms Policy Coalition, and National Rifle Association

Defendants: Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner George L. Bivens

Litigation Counsel: Bradley A. Benbrook, Stephen M. Duvernay, Jamie G. McWilliams, and Bradley P. Lehman

Docket: E.D. PA case no. 2:26-cv-08301 | CourtListener Docket

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Key Events & Filings:

• 2026-10-29: Complaint

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