Florida Legislator Proposes Lowering Gun Purchase Age: How Young Could Buyers Be?

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new bill filed this week aims to reduce the minimum age at which Florida residents can buy a firearm.

The proposed legislation, known as House Bill 133, was introduced by State Representative Tyler Sirois (R-31) on Wednesday. The bill’s primary objective is to reduce the age limitations that were put in place back in 2018.

Those restrictions set the minimum gun-buying age at 21 years old in the wake of the Parkland school shooting earlier that same year.

Since the implementation of those restrictions, they have faced opposition from organizations such as the NRA. In 2019, the NRA filed a lawsuit claiming that the measures infringed upon the Second Amendment rights of residents.

If Sirois is successful with the passage of HB 133, the age restriction will be lowered to 18 years. This change would enable a greater number of adults in the state to purchase or acquire firearms.

However, this isn’t Sirois’ first stab at getting this proposal passed by lawmakers.

Sirois had introduced a similar bill in the previous year, which received significant backing in the House. However, once it reached the Senate, it was withdrawn from deliberation and ultimately did not progress past the committee stage.

Nonetheless, should HB 133 gain the necessary legislative approval and be signed into law during the forthcoming session, the amendments are scheduled to become effective on July 1, 2026.