Here are the gun control measures currently being debated by state legislatures

By Mike Ciandella

In the aftermath of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, discussion of gun control and gun rights has dominated the national discussion. While Congress debates how to move forward nationally, this is how state governments across the country have reacted.

Alaska

• Red flag laws: This bill is being debated in the Alaska state House. From there it will go to the Republican-controlled state Senate.

California

• Minimum age law: Proposals to raise age for buying shotguns and rifles to 21.

Delaware:

• Red flag laws: Currently being debated.

Florida

• Arming teachers: Two Florida legislative committees approved a $67 million plan to arm teachers.
• Minimum age law: Gov. Rick Scott (R) asked Florida legislative committees to come up with a plan to raise the minimum age for purchasing a rifle to 21.
• Waiting period: Proposed legislation would institute mandatory a three-day waiting period.

Illinois

• Ban bump stocks: This measure passed the Illinois state House on Feb. 28.
• Minimum age law: Raises the minimum age for the purchase of certain guns to 21.
• Waiting period: Increases waiting period for the purchase of certain guns.

Maryland

• Domestic abusers must surrender weapons: This legislation has been introduced for three years without passing. Gov. Larry Hogan (R) proposed trying to pass this again, …Read the Rest

  Source:: The Blaze