2A/GUNS/MENTAL HEALTH/POLITICS: “The Florida state Senate passed a package of gun control measures designed to prevent another school shooting like last month’s attack on Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.
The proposals, which passed by a 20-18 vote, include raising age restrictions on the purchase of all firearms in the state, banning the purchase and possession of bump stocks, and setting a three-day waiting period to buy any gun, including rifles and shotguns.
The package also provides $400 million for mental health services, including mobile crisis teams and school safety programs, such as metal detectors, bulletproof glass and school resource officers.
The lawmakers rejected a statewide ban on assault weapons and limits on high-capacity magazines.
Perhaps the most controversial proposal is a measure to arm some teachers, despite the opposition of Gov. Rick Scott. The lawmakers passed an ‘opt-in’ program as a last-minute amendment, according to the Miami Herald…
Lawmakers in both parties found items they opposed in the package. Some Democrats objected to arming any teachers, while some Republicans opposed setting a waiting period to buy any gun and raising the age limit from 18 to 21…
The House’s legislative session is scheduled to end on Friday.”
-Richard Gonzales, “Florida Senate Approves Gun Control Package, OKs Arming Some School Personnel,” NPR.com, Mar. 5, 2018 09:35pm