The purpose of this legislation, known as the Raise the Age Act of 2025, is to increase the minimum age for purchasing certain types of firearms. Specifically, it aims to prohibit federal firearms licensees from selling or delivering semiautomatic centerfire rifles and shotguns to individuals under the age of 21. The law includes exceptions for active duty military personnel and full-time law enforcement officers. The key provisions of the law include a clear restriction on the sale of semiautomatic centerfire rifles and shotguns to anyone under 21 years of age.