{"id":210485,"date":"2024-12-12T18:11:15","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T00:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=210485"},"modified":"2026-02-12T10:46:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T16:46:33","slug":"florida-bill-to-restore-gun-rights-to-adults-under-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/florida-bill-to-restore-gun-rights-to-adults-under-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Bill to Restore Gun Rights to Adults Under 21"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FSen. Randy Fine (R-Melbourne Beach) introduced a bill on Wednesday to repeal a state law that restricts 18- to 20-year-olds from purchasing firearms from licensed dealers in Florida. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proposed legislation<\/a>, Senate Bill 94, aims to reverse a provision of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas School Safety Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI believe that if you can use a rifle to protect our nation, you should also be able to purchase one,” said Sen. Fine on why he introduced Senate Bill 94. (Photo: Sen. Fine<\/em>)
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Fine<\/a> criticized the current law, which permits young adults to possess firearms obtained through private sales or parental transfers but blocks purchases from licensed dealers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“When you turn 18, you are eligible to enlist in our nation\u2019s finest fighting forces and are entrusted with a rifle to defend our country,” Fine stated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I believe that if you can use a rifle to protect our nation, you should also be able to purchase one,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEE ALSO: New Release: Echelon 4.0C Compact Carry Review<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fine also reaffirmed his longstanding commitment to addressing what he views as an inconsistency in the law. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the Marjory Stoneman Douglas School Safety Act passed in 2018, I committed to addressing the inconsistency that allows an 18-year-old<\/a> to be given a firearm by a parent or purchase one in a private transaction but not from a licensed firearms dealer,” he said. “Before I leave the Senate, I want to get that done.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The legislation will likely spark debate<\/a> as it moves through Florida’s legislative process. Fingers crossed that it clears both chambers and becomes law. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fine announced Senate Bill<\/a> 94 on X.com: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RANDY FINE FILES BILL RESTORING GUN PURCHASE RIGHTS TO 18-20 YEAR OLDS

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Tallahassee, FL (December 11, 2024) \u2013 Today, Senator Randy Fine (R-Melbourne Beach) filed SB 94 to repeal a 2018 provision of state law that stripped the right of 18-20 year olds to\u2026<\/p>— Senator Randy Fine (@VoteRandyFine) December 11, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>