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June 17, 2026
Florida Court Rules 18-Year-Olds Have Same Gun Rights as Adults
- A Florida appeals court ruled that the state's ban on concealed carry for 18- to 20-year-olds violates the Second Amendment.
- The court emphasized that young adults can serve in the military but face restrictions on self-defense rights.
- The ruling stems from a case involving an 18-year-old charged with concealed carry, which the court overturned.
2 Sources
- Florida Appeals Court Strikes Down Ban on Concealed Carry for Young AdultsJun 17, 2026 at 10:34 PM · NYT
- Florida court says 18-year-olds have same gun rights as other adultsJun 18, 2026 at 3:35 AM · Fox News