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Home » Florida Appeals Court Upholds Firearm Purchase Age Limit Amid Legislative Reconsideration

Florida Appeals Court Upholds Firearm Purchase Age Limit Amid Legislative Reconsideration

Adam Green By Adam Green March 15, 2025 3 Min Read
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Florida Appeals Court Upholds Firearm Purchase Age Limit Amid Legislative Reconsideration

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TALLAHASSEE, FL — In a significant legal development, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Florida’s law that raises the minimum age for purchasing rifles and other long guns from 18 to 21. This statute, enacted in 2018 following the Parkland high school shooting, has been a focal point in ongoing debates surrounding gun control and Second Amendment rights.​

The court’s decision, delivered on March 14, 2025, emphasized that the age restriction aligns with historical firearm regulations. Chief Judge William Pryor, writing for the majority, stated, “From this history emerges a straightforward conclusion: the Florida law is consistent with our regulatory tradition in why and how it burdens the right of minors to keep and bear arms.”

This ruling arrives amid legislative efforts to reverse the age increase. House Bill 759, introduced by State Representatives Michelle Salzman and Tyler Sirois, proposes reducing the minimum firearm purchase age back to 18. The bill has garnered support from key figures, including House Speaker Daniel Perez and Governor Ron DeSantis, who argue that if 18-year-olds can serve in the military, they should fully exercise their Second Amendment rights.

Opponents of the bill, however, reference the law’s origins as a response to the Parkland shooting, where a 19-year-old assailant legally purchased the firearm used in the attack. Democratic Representative Robin Bartleman described the proposal as “a slap in the face” to the victims’ families, emphasizing the need to uphold measures designed to enhance public safety.

As the legislative session progresses, the interplay between the recent court ruling and the proposed bill will be closely monitored. The outcome will significantly influence the balance between safeguarding constitutional rights and ensuring public safety

in Florida.​

The recent court decision underscores the judiciary’s role in interpreting firearm regulations within historical contexts. Simultaneously, the legislative push to lower the firearm purchase age reflects a commitment to restoring rights to legal adults aged 18 to 20. This demographic, entrusted with various civic responsibilities, arguably deserves the full spectrum of constitutional protections, including the right to keep and bear arms.​

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