President Trump is signaling an openness to the idea of raising the minimum age for purchasing certain firearms in the wake of last week’s school shooting in Parkland, Fla., where a 19-year-old is accused of killing 17 teachers and students with an AR-15 rifle. Some state laws already impose stricter minimum age requirements. It’s not clear if Trump would seek changes to federal laws, the source said, or if he would advocate for a change at the state level. The Washington Post reported that Trump is considering arguments that the minimum age for buying any semiautomatic weapon should be raised from 18 to 21. Among those attending will be members of the Parkland community and those affected by the Sandy Hook and Columbine school shootings, the White House said.

Source: Fox News February 21, 2018 14:15 UTC