If the court and voluntarily commits someone because they're a risk to themselves or others, they would be required to surrender all firearms and not regain the right to purchase or possess a firearm until a court hearing. We're also imposing or proposing a minimum 60-day period before individuals can ask a court to restore access to firearms. Also we will require all individuals purchasing firearms to be 21 or older. Let me repeat. We will require all individuals purchasing firearms to be 21 or older.
Rick Scott: “If the court and voluntarily commits someone because they're a risk to themselves or others, they would be required to…”
On the recordFebruary 22, 2018
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Governor Rick Scott proposed new regulations on firearm purchases, including raising the minimum age to 21.
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