Gov. Scott wants to strengthen the restrictions on gun purchase and ownership for mentally ill individuals under the Baker Act.
Additionally, the governor wants to require all individuals purchasing guns to be 21 or older. However, there will be exceptions for active duty and reserve military and spouses, National Guard members, and law enforcement.
Furthermore, Gov. Scott proposed a complete ban on bump stocks. He wants to prohibit people from owning or possessing a gun if they are subject to injunction for protections against the following:
- dating violence
- domestic violence
- sexual violence
- repeat violence
- stalking/cyberstalking
For school safety, the governor is requesting a $450 million budget. He is calling for a mandatory law enforcement officer for every school. The governor is proposing one law enforcement officer for every 1,000 students. He rejects arming teachers with guns to protect school children.
In addition, Gov. Scott wants to require mandatory active shooter training for all public schools. He also proposed funding for “school hardening measures” such metal detectors, steel doors, bullet glass, and upgraded locks.
