The Supreme Court ruled domestic abusers can lose gun ownership rights.
The justices upheld two sentences for men in Maine who say their misdemeanor domestic violence convictions should not trigger a federal gun control statutes.
In Palm Beach County, where more than 1600 domestic violence cases go through the court system, advocates for victims applaud the ruling.
Holly DiBenedetto is victims services program coordinator for Palm Beach County.
"Anthing that can keep our victims safe is always a good thing," she said.
"From our studies, 45% of domestic violence fatalities are a result of gunshots, and most of those perpetrators have previous acts of domestic violence.
The National Rifle Association praised Justice Clarence Thomas who dissented along with Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
While many gun rights activists see the ruling as eroding gun rights afforded by the Second Amendment, local gun rights supporters we spoke to applaud the ruling.
Someone who carries a gun and can't control his temper should not have that gun," said Dr. Lewis Zall, a firearms instructor.
David D'Eugenio, founder of Home Safety Academy in Lake Park, said, "Anybody that is convicted of domestic violence should have their gun rights temporarily withheld."
Florida restricts gun rights of those convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence if there is a domestic violence injunction in place.