FL Governor Rick Scott Calls For New Gun Laws In Wake Of School Shooting

By Brandon Curtis

FL Governor Rick Scott, a Republican and supporter of the 2nd Amendment, called for new gun regulations after a school in his home state came under attack last week by a mentally ill, former student.

The new proposals are broken down into three sections, and look to make some big changes to the way that firearms are sold, as well as how mentally ill people are identified and approached.

“I disagree with arming teachers,” Scott said. “My focus is on bringing in law enforcement. I think you need to have individuals who are trained, well trained.”

While Scott disagrees with arming teachers, he “instead called for ‘hardening’ school security through multiple measures, including metal detectors, steel doors and posting at schools at least one law-enforcement officer for every 1,000 students by the start of the 2018 school year.”

The first proposal aims to increase the age requirement for purchasing any firearm from 18 to 21 years old. While most states have a 21-year-old requirement for handguns, long guns can be purchased at a lower age. The gunman in the latest school shooting in Florida is 19 years old, and purchased the firearm legally, although he should have been banned from purchasing.

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Source:: Concealed Nation