Students who survived the shooting have been advocating for stronger gun control laws. They are demanding lawmakers to take action to keep their communities and schools safe from gun violence. Last week, one of the survivors warned Congress, “We will vote you out” if they refused to act on the issue.
On Friday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced a major action plan to prevent gun violence. His plan includes new gun control laws and programs for school safety and mental health.
Gov. Scott proposed major changes on gun control laws
Gov. Scott called for raising the age requirement to buy a gun to 21 years or older. The governor also proposed prohibiting violent individuals and those with mental illness from buying or owning a gun. In addition, he proposed a complete ban on bump stocks.
In 2014, Fernandez donated at least $1.4 million to Gov. Scott for his re-election bid. The governor is a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA). Many perceived the governor’s action on gun control a show of defiance to the NRA. The association rejects raising the age limit to purchase a gun.
