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Andrew Gillum releases "common-sense" gun-safety proposals

Posted at 12:55 PM, Feb 15, 2018
and last updated 2018-02-15 10:24:52-05

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum is releasing new gun safety proposals following a mass shooting at a Florida school.

A press release said Gillum was releasing the list of safety proposals in response "to the continued epidemic of mass shootings in America."

The common-sense gun safety proposals include:

  • Ban assault weapons and large capacity magazines
  • Ban bump stocks
  • Strengthen and require universal background checks for all gun sales
  • Close private sale loopholes
  • Restrict gun access for the mentally ill
  • Restrict gun access for known foreign and domestic terrorist
  • Close the "Boyfriend Loophole" and prohibit gun possession for those with felony and misdemeanor domestic violence and stalking convictions
  • Ban the purchase and possession of armor piercing bullets

What do you think of his proposals?