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https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2018-02-23/florida-gov-rick-scott-proposes-new-gun-laws
Florida Gov. Rick Scott Proposes New Gun Laws
The proposed laws would make it harder for violent and mentally ill people to obtain firearms.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced several proposals for stricter Florida gun laws on Friday.(SAUL LOEB/AFP/GETTY IMAGES)
FLORIDA GOV. RICK SCOTT on Friday proposed changes to Florida gun laws after a deadly shooting in his state last week that left 17 people dead.
The changes, after the deadly rampage in Parkland, Florida, include requiring all individuals purchasing firearms to be at least 21 years old, banning purchases and sales of "bump stocks" that allow for faster firing of weapons, prohibiting people from possessing or purchasing a firearm if they are subject to an injunction for protection against stalking, cyberstalking or domestic or repeat violence.
The changes also recommend enhanced criminal penalties for threats to schools, such as social media threats of shootings or bombings and enhanced penalties for people possessing or purchasing a gun after they have been deemed by law to not have access to a firearm.
Scott proposed a budget of $450 million to "keep students safe" requires schools to post law enforcement officers; mandates active shooter training; addresses school-specific needs for safety measures, such as metal detectors, bulletproof glass, steel doors, and upgraded locks; and establishes funding to require access to mental health counselors to provide counseling services to students.
Also part of the proposed changes, Scott wants to create a new program called the Violent Threat Restraining Order, which would make it harder for mentally ill and violent people to get guns. This measure would "allow a court to prohibit a violent or mentally ill person from purchasing or possessing a firearm or any other weapon when either a family member, community welfare expert or law enforcement officer files a sworn request, and presents evidence to the court of a threat of violence involving firearms or other weapons."
The governor says he supports the Second Amendment and "a mass takeaway of Second Amendment rights for all Americans" is "not the answer."
"I'm an NRA member, a supporter of the Second Amendment and the First Amendment and the entire Bill of Rights for that matter. I'm also a father and a grandfather and a governor. We all have a difficult task in front of us … balancing our individual rights with our obvious need for public safety," Scott said. "But, of course, some will say it's too much. And some will say it is not enough. I respect everyone's opinion, and I don't ridicule those who disagree with me. An open dialogue is crucial."
Scott added that if his proposed budget of half a billion dollars for school safety and mental health initiatives "means we won't be able to cut taxes this year – so be it."
The proposed changes come after a week of protests and walkouts from students across the country calling for stricter gun laws. Students have met with President Donald Trump, debated with Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and planned a march in Washington, D.C., for next month.