A bill to increase the minimum purchasing age for semi-automatic guns from 18 to 21 now sits on Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo’s desk, potentially facing another veto. Introduced by Assemblymember Sandra Jauregui, this legislation comes in the wake of numerous mass shootings, with statistics showing individuals aged 18 to 20 commit gun homicides at three times the rate of those over 21, amplifying calls for stricter regulations.
Additionally, a 2023 poll indicated that a significant majority—over two-thirds of Nevadans—support raising the age limit for purchasing these firearms, including 55% of Republicans and 70% of parents. Despite this backing, Lombardo, a staunch Second Amendment advocate, previously rejected a similar proposal last year, leaving many advocates concerned about the future of gun regulation in the state.
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