Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduces the “Age 21 Act,” a significant legislative measure aimed at raising the purchasing age for assault weapons and high-capacity magazines from 18 to 21. The proposal aligns the regulation of these firearms with existing handgun purchase laws, providing a pathway for potentially greater safety in gun ownership.
In her address, Gillibrand references several harrowing mass shootings, including the tragic 2022 Buffalo supermarket attack, as catalysts for this change. The bill seeks to bar sales from federally licensed and private sellers to those under 21 while allowing exceptions for law enforcement and military personnel. Gillibrand describes the act as a “critical safeguard” against escalating gun violence and reaffirms her commitment to driving the legislation through Congress.
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