(a) The Legislature finds and declares that: 1. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.In early March, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed into law the most aggressive and sweeping gun legislation that the state has seen in years. The Second Amendment prevents the government from infringing on one's right to keep and bear arms. Typically, a Florida resident has the right to own firearms (guns), right to vote, serve on a jury, hold public office, and obtain an occupational license. If you were convicted of a felony under federal law, you must have a presidential pardon or have been granted federal relief from disabilities. Regaining your Second Amendment rights in Florida requires an application. Florida's package of r in 2018 included creating an extreme risk protection law, raising the minimum age to purchase firearms from dealers to 21. Florida Commission on Offender Review. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.