Florida lawmakers to discuss bill to lower minimum age for buying rifles, other long guns
A proposal to lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 for buying or transferring rifles and long guns faces a crucial hearing Tuesday in Florida’s House Criminal Justice Subcommittee.
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House Bill 1223, if passed, would reverse part of a law enacted after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Orange County Sheriff John Mina told Channel 9 he opposes the change, raising concerns about young people with criminal histories purchasing powerful firearms.
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Supporters of like Rep. Bobby Payne (R-Palatka) have argued for restoring rights to law-abiding citizens.
Democratic Sen. Shevrin Jones and others have called the proposal irresponsible in the wake of past tragedies.
Monitor WFTV.com and watch Eyewitness News for updates on Tuesday’s hearing in Tallahassee.
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