Florida lawmakers renew debate over lowering firearm age to 18
Florida lawmakers are once again debating whether 18-year-olds should be allowed to buy rifles and other long guns in the state.
Florida lawmaker moves to lower gun purchase age as Supreme Court weighs case
Florida House Majority Leader Tyler Sirois, R-Merritt Island, has filed legislation that would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18.
Publix to allow open carry of guns inside Florida stores, officials say
Publix has confirmed with FOX 35 News that it will allow customers to openly carry guns in its Florida grocery stores. Here's what we know.
Florida bill would loosen rules for armed volunteers at places of worship
A bill sponsored by Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Pensacola) would waive some licensing and training requirements for armed volunteers serving as security at churches, synagogues, and mosques.
Florida's open carry law in effect starting Thursday: What to know
As of Thursday, Florida's open carry is now in effect. Although you may now legally carry a firearm openly in the state, there are specific guidelines to follow. Here's everything you need to know about the change.
Florida open-carry laws: Ban no longer enforceable, AG James Uthmeier says
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is telling law enforcement agencies and prosecuting authorities to stop enforcing the state's decades-old ban on openly carrying firearms, after a court ruling declared the prohibition unconstitutional.
Florida appeals court allows open carry, counties split on how to enforce for now
Florida now joins most of the nation on openly carrying firearms, after the First District Court of Appeals ruled the ban on open carry in the state unconstitutional on Wednesday.
Florida's open carry ban overturned: Sheriffs laud decision but caution gun owners to know these restrictions
A Florida appeals court has struck down the state’s long-standing ban on openly carrying firearms, ruling that the Second Amendment protects the right of law-abiding citizens to carry guns in public.
Florida appeals court strikes down state’s open-carry gun ban
A state appeals court on Wednesday struck down Florida’s long-standing ban on openly carrying firearms, ruling it unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
DeSantis revives push for open carry in Florida despite some opposition from law enforcement
Gov. Ron DeSantis renewed his call Monday for Florida to adopt an open-carry law, saying he plans to push lawmakers during the next legislative session.
Florida attorney general challenges prosecutor over road rage shooting case
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is urging State Attorney Monique Worrell to drop murder charges against a woman accused in a road rage shooting, saying the case is protected under the state’s “stand your ground" law.
NRA speaks out as Trump administration mulls possible trans firearms ban
Department of Justice officials are reportedly considering placing gun restrictions on trans people in the wake of Annunciation School shooting.
Justice Department considers possible ban on transgender people owning guns
Several DOJ officials reportedly held meetings to discuss gun restrictions for transgender individuals since the Minneapolis school shooting last month.
Manhattan gunman bought rifle and car from Las Vegas boss, NYPD says
The man who killed four people at a Manhattan office building bought his AR-15-style rifle and getaway car from his Las Vegas boss, NYPD officials said, as funerals for victims begin across New York.
Parkland and FSU shooting survivors urge Florida lawmakers to uphold gun laws
Students impacted by both the Parkland and recent FSU shootings are urging Florida lawmakers to preserve and strengthen gun laws.
Mel Gibson's gun rights to be restored by Trump administration: report
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to restore the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson more than a decade after his domestic violence conviction.
Florida House considers bill to lower minimum age for rifle purchases from 21 to 18
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill to lower the minimum age for buying rifles from 21 to 18, reversing a law passed after the Parkland shooting.
Court upholds Florida's gun purchase age limit, fueling legal, political debate
Saying the restriction is “consistent with our historical tradition of firearm regulation," a federal appeals court on Friday upheld the constitutionality of a Florida law that raised the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 18 to 21.