State & National

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Florida court ruling lets 18- to 20-year-olds openly carry firearms

A Florida court decision has extended open carry rights to adults between the ages of 18 and 20, a change the ruling frames as necessary to align state law with Second Amendment protections. Previously, open carry in Florida was restricted to those 21 and older.

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Sources: The Independent Florida Alligator

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