Florida Bill Advances to Lower Gun Purchase Age
Florida Bill Advances to Lower Gun Purchase Age

Florida Bill Advances to Lower Gun Purchase Age

News summary

Florida Republicans are advancing a bill to lower the gun-buying age from 21 to 18, a change originally enacted in response to the 2018 Parkland school shooting. State Rep. Michelle Salzman sponsors the bill, arguing it restores full Second Amendment rights to adults in Florida. The proposal has cleared its first committee stop in the House, but its fate in the Senate remains uncertain, as past attempts have failed. The measure is controversial, particularly among those who supported the post-Parkland safety laws, which included raising the minimum age for purchasing long guns. The National Rifle Association has been challenging the current age restriction in federal court. Key figures, such as Gov. Ron DeSantis, have signaled support for revising gun laws, though specifics on this bill are unclear.

Story Coverage
Bias Distribution
50% Right
Information Sources
d387b58c-602b-49e7-8f0e-990aad2baa4737a048d0-d1c3-4045-a275-fea6b8818300
Left 50%
Right 50%
Coverage Details
Total News Sources
3
Left
1
Center
0
Right
1
Unrated
1
Last Updated
1 hour ago
Bias Distribution
50% Right
Related News
Daily Index

Negative

23Serious

Neutral

Optimistic

Positive

Ask VT AI
Story Coverage

Related Topics

Subscribe

Stay in the know

Get the latest news, exclusive insights, and curated content delivered straight to your inbox.

Present

Gift Subscriptions

The perfect gift for understanding
news from all angles.

Related News
Recommended News