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Greg Abbott: “We are seeking to elevate the age from 17 to 18 so that…”

Featuring: Greg Abbott, Republican | Governor of Texas

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Full interview Gov. Greg Abbott joins KENS 5 live.

Published | Video Starts at 05:05

It's the same scenario of the shooter in the Sandy Hook shooting where he got guns from his mother. And so what We are seeking to elevate the age from 17 to 18 so that parents are responsible for keeping guns safe and secure in their house. For those below the age of 18. And Governor, you're also recommending creating a red flag law that would let a judge take away someone's guns, they pose a threat to themselves or others in it. (05:05–05:18)

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Asserts a proposal to raise the age for parental responsibility in firearm storage from 17 to 18.

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