Florida's Gun-Age Restriction Upheld by Federal Appeals Court

The law, enacted after the 2018 Parkland shooting, faces repeal efforts in the state legislature and potential Supreme Court scrutiny.

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed the constitutionality of Florida's law requiring individuals to be 21 or older to purchase rifles and long guns.
The law, passed in 2018 after the Parkland school shooting, aims to address public safety concerns by restricting firearm access for younger individuals.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has stated he will not defend the law if it is challenged in the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Florida House is advancing a bill to repeal the age restriction, but its prospects in the state Senate remain uncertain.
The law permits exceptions for law enforcement, correctional officers, and service members under 21, and allows minors to possess firearms received through lawful means, such as gifts from family members.