NRA Petitions Supreme Court to Take Up Florida’s Young Adult Gun Ban
Florida’s controversial ban on firearm purchases by young adults aged 18 to 20 could soon face the highest level of judicial scrutiny. On Friday, the National Rifle Association (NRA) officially filed a Petition for Certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the justices to hear NRA v. Glass, the organization’s challenge to Florida’s restrictive firearm law.
The law, enacted in 2018 in response to a devastating mass shooting, has been the subject of ongoing legal and public debate for years. Many now view it as a reactionary measure that failed to address root causes of violence—while unfairly targeting law-abiding young adults.
Florida’s Ban Seen as a Flawed Response to Parkland Tragedy
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, which left 17 dead, triggered a swift and emotional response from Florida lawmakers. In their haste, the state enacted legislation that barred all individuals between 18 and 20 from purchasing firearms—a sweeping measure that critics say lacked nuance and punished millions for the actions of one.
The NRA launched its legal challenge in 2021, arguing that the ban was a clear violation of the Second Amendment. However, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the NRA in a split decision, siding with the state’s position that the law was justified in the interest of public safety.
But with that ruling now in the books, the NRA is asking the Supreme Court to take up the case and reverse what it sees as a dangerous precedent that undermines the rights of an entire class of American citizens.
Adults Under 21 Deserve Full Constitutional Protections, NRA Says
John Commerford, Executive Director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA), framed the issue as one of equal constitutional rights.
“Americans 18 years of age and older are considered adults who can vote, enter into contracts, marry, and enlist and fight for our country,” he said. “Those same adults are also guaranteed the right to defend themselves through the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The NRA is asking the Supreme Court to take up this critical case to safeguard the constitutional rights of adults under 21.”
In a surprising development, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier—the state’s top legal authority—announced he would not defend the ban if the case reaches the Supreme Court. Uthmeier referred to the statute as “unconstitutional” and expressed strong support for young adults’ right to self-defense, especially given that many serve in the armed forces.
“Men and women old enough to fight and die for their country deserve the same freedom to protect themselves at home,” Uthmeier stated.
The Supreme Court has not yet indicated whether it will accept the case. However, given recent decisions expanding gun rights under Bruen (2022) and growing scrutiny of firearm restrictions across the country, NRA v. Glass could become a pivotal ruling in defining the rights of young adult Americans under the Second Amendment.
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