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Florida Court Overturns 18-20 Concealed Carry Ban

6/18/2026

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  • Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal struck down the 1987 law barring 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying concealed weapons.
  • Attorney General James Uthmeier said Florida will move quickly to implement the appellate order.
  • Gun-control advocates warn that allowing 18- to 20-year-olds to carry concealed firearms could weaken safety measures adopted after the 2018 Parkland shooting.