Florida House Votes to Lower Gun Purchase Age to 18

The bill seeks to amend legislation enacted after the Parkland shooting, sparking renewed debates on gun control.

The Florida House of Representatives passed a bill to lower the minimum age to purchase a firearm from 21 to 18.
The bill, HB 1223, aims to overturn part of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act passed after the 2018 Parkland shooting.
If passed by the Florida Senate and signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, the law would take effect on July 1.
Critics, including State Rep. Robin Bartleman, have expressed strong opposition, citing concerns for public safety.
The bill's passage in the House has reignited debates on gun control and the rights of 18-20 year-olds.