Scott is also proposing a 21 year age requirement, increased penalties for threats to schools, banning bump stocks and a 60-day waiting period to restore access to firearms (Reuters)Florida Gov. (Reuters)Federal law sets the minimum age for handgun purchases from licensed dealers at 21, while the minimum age for rifles and shotguns is 18. The federal age limits for unlicensed sales, including at gun shows, is 18 for handguns and any age for long guns. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Rep. John Faso (R-N.Y.) have argued for raising the purchase age to 21. Scott also said he opposed allowing teachers to carry firearms in schools, another proposal that Trump has been promoting.

Source: Washington Post February 23, 2018 17:08 UTC