Skip to main content
Clear icon
67º

New Florida bill could reduce the age restriction for purchasing firearms

HB 1223 filed by Rep. Bobby Payne

Firearm (generic)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new Florida gun-rights bill filed on Thursday seeks to reduce the age requirement for purchasing a firearm.

That bill — HB 1223 — was filed by Republican Rep. Bobby Payne. It would allow firearms to be bought or transferred to those as young as 18 years old, meaning the ability to purchase a firearm would be extended to all eligible adults.

Recommended Videos



Currently, state law sets the minimum age restrictions for gun purchases at 21 years old.

The Florida House of Representatives passed a virtually identical bill last year, but the Senate didn’t take up the issue at the time.

If passed during the upcoming Legislative session, the bill would take effect on July 1.

Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: