Florida’s Gun Buying Age Law Upheld Amidst Ongoing Debate
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Florida's law raising the minimum age to purchase firearms from 18 to 21, a measure passed in the wake of the 2018 Parkland school shooting. This decision rebuffs a challenge from the National Rifle Association (NRA), which argued that the age restriction infringed on Second Amendment rights.
Despite the court's ruling, the debate over gun laws in Florida continues to intensify. Governor Ron DeSantis has publicly advocated for easing current gun regulations, signaling potential shifts in state policy. This comes as the Florida House passed a bill in its first committee stage, aiming to adjust the state's firearm age limits.
The upheld law was part of a broader legislative response to the Parkland tragedy, which saw 17 people killed. The decision by the full 11th Circuit underscores a significant moment in the ongoing national conversation about gun control and public safety.
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