Florida Court Says 18-Year-Olds Have Same Gun Rights as Other Adults
The court said the age limit is facially unconstitutional and ruled that no set of circumstances would allow 18- to 20-year-olds to carry concealed firearms.
- On Wednesday, Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled the state's ban on concealed carry for adults aged 18 to 20 violates the Second Amendment, finding young adults entitled to the same constitutional protections as older adults.
- The challenge arose from the 2024 arrest of Jaylen Eubanks, then 18, for carrying a concealed firearm, with the court rejecting state arguments by citing Founding-era militia laws requiring young adults to arm themselves.
- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday that the state will not seek further review, confirming he will work with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to implement the order.
- This ruling targets section 790.06 of the Florida Statutes, which required individuals to be 21 to qualify for a concealed carry license, effectively removing the state's ability to deny otherwise eligible adults under 21 equal public-carry rights.
- Aligning with recent federal appellate rulings from the Eighth and Third Circuits, the court recognized that adults aged 18 to 20 are protected by the Second Amendment, prompting Florida officials to adjust firearm possession regulations.
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18-year-olds in Florida gain full adult gun rights after court decision · American Wire News
A unanimous appeals court decision in Florida found that restricting the gun rights of 18- to 20-year-olds would make the Second Amendment a “second-class” right. A three-judge panel of Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that adults ages 18 to 20 should have the same Second Amendment rights as those over 20, finding the state’s concealed carry ban for the younger ages to be unconstitutional. “Eighteen- to 20-year-olds can…
Florida appeals court strikes down concealed carry ban for adults 18 to 20
A Florida appeals court ruled Wednesday that the state’s ban on concealed carry by adults ages 18 to 20 violates the Second Amendment, finding that young adults are entitled to the same constitutional protections as law-abiding adults over the age of 20. In a sweeping opinion, the court said 18-year-olds can serve in the military...
Florida court says 18-year-olds have same gun rights as other adults – Democratic Accent
A Florida appeals court ruled Wednesday that the state’s ban on concealed carry by adults ages 18 to 20 violates the Second Amendment, finding that young adults are entitled to the same constitutional protections as law-abiding adults over the age of 20. In a sweeping opinion, the court said 18-year-olds can serve in the military and defend the nation but face restrictions on their ability to exercise the same self-defense rights available to ol…
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