I agree with the proposals set forth by President Trump in that statement (even if the bump-stock ban won’t have much of a practical effect), *except* for raising the age to purchase weapons to 21. That’s a silly, knee-jerk reaction to the fact that the school shooter in FL was 19 years old when he purchased a weapon. There are hundreds of thousands of responsible gun owners between the ages of 18 and 20 in this country, many of whom serve int he military. Why would we want to prohibit soldiers from purchasing a rifle?
President Trump hit a home run with his call to arm teachers and coaches that have undergone weapons training and to emphasize mental health in background checks. I hope that he reconsiders his proposal to increase the minimum age for gun purchases.
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Gun Control Kills
Gun Free Schools law is killing kids
Since most school shootings are committed by disgruntled/ unstable students it would make (common) sense to hold these students accountable by restricting their ability to purchase a weapon. Any new gun control law should be directed at the individual rather than putting restrictions on law abiding citizens.
The individual here is anyone under the age of 18, which would assume that he/she is attending school. Although, it would not be limited to just those attending school, but probably more so to one being expelled from or has quit school on their own accord.
The idea is to hold them responsible for certain behaviors or criminal acts, regardless if they are charged with a crime or not; especially, if the behavior occurs while attending school. The behaviors could include, although not all inclusive, any violence or assaulting behaviors, destruction of property, truancy, or behaviors related to disorderly conduct. Any mental health concerns would need further definition.
The consequence, among other things, would include putting age restrictions in place to purchase a weapon. This could be implemented by way of a motion to a court seeking a gun restraining order. The person would at some point could have this order quashed – or extended - by a judge based on accumulating accomplishments.
I’m also a firm believer of hiring trained individuals to protect the students.
I agree with you about the age limit. If an individual passes a background check, the fact that he is 18 should not disqualify him.