Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed into law sweeping changes to
school safety and gun access Friday — a measure crafted in response to
the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
And almost immediately, the National Rifle Association filed a federal lawsuit to block some of it from taking effect.
The new legislation raises the minimum age to buy rifles from 18 to 21, which the NRA claims violates the Second Amendment.
\Note EU-Digest: This at least a small step forward in the gun control battle. Unfortunately,so far nothing has been heard from Senators and Congressmen in the US Congress
Read more: Florida Gov. Rick Scott signs sweeping gun bill; NRA files suit
And almost immediately, the National Rifle Association filed a federal lawsuit to block some of it from taking effect.
The new legislation raises the minimum age to buy rifles from 18 to 21, which the NRA claims violates the Second Amendment.
\Note EU-Digest: This at least a small step forward in the gun control battle. Unfortunately,so far nothing has been heard from Senators and Congressmen in the US Congress
Read more: Florida Gov. Rick Scott signs sweeping gun bill; NRA files suit
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