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===Tenure===
===Tenure===
In June 2017, Scott signed an expanded "stand your ground" bill into law.<ref>Bowden, John (June 6, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/news/337215-florida-governor-signs-strengthened-stand-your-ground-bill-into-law Florida governor signs strengthened 'stand your ground' bill into law]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref> However, in February 2018, Scott caved to the [[gun control]] lobby and began advocating for additional gun control laws.<ref>Hawkins, Awr (February 23, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/23/gov-rick-scott-pushes-firearm-confiscation-orders-opposes-arming-teachers-for-school-safety/ Gov. Rick Scott Pushes Firearm Confiscation Orders, Opposes Arming Teachers for School Safety]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.</ref>
In June 2017, Scott signed an expanded "stand your ground" bill into law.<ref>Bowden, John (June 6, 2017). [http://thehill.com/homenews/news/337215-florida-governor-signs-strengthened-stand-your-ground-bill-into-law Florida governor signs strengthened 'stand your ground' bill into law]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 9, 2017.</ref> However, in February 2018, Scott caved to the [[gun control]] lobby and began advocating for additional gun control laws.<ref>Hawkins, Awr (February 23, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/23/gov-rick-scott-pushes-firearm-confiscation-orders-opposes-arming-teachers-for-school-safety/ Gov. Rick Scott Pushes Firearm Confiscation Orders, Opposes Arming Teachers for School Safety]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.</ref> On March 9, 2018, Scott fully caved by signing a bill that enacted several gun controls, including raising the minimum age of gun purchases from 18 to 21, allowing judges to confiscate firearms from people they consider a threat, and requiring a three-day waiting period for purchases.<ref>Multiple references:
*Hawkins, Awr (March 9, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/09/gov-rick-scott-signs-400-million-gun-control-bill-includes-firearm-confiscation-waiting-periods/ Gov. Rick Scott Signs $400 Million Gun Control Bill: Includes Firearm Confiscation, Waiting Periods]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
*McLaughlin, Seth (March 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/mar/9/scott-signs-school-safety-bill-tighten-fla-gun-law/ Florida Gov. Rick Scott signs school safety bill to tighten gun laws]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
*Basu, Zachary (March 9, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/florida-gov-rick-scott-signs-gun-control-legislation--371a6e15-8b62-4e1d-b9db-e29f62b8d6a8.html Florida tightens gun laws in defiance of NRA]. ''Axios''. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
See also:
*Klukowski, Ken (March 9, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/03/09/nra-sues-new-florida-gun-control-law-violates-second-amendment/ NRA Sues: New Florida Gun Control Law Violates Second Amendment]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 9, 2018.</ref>
==Personal life==
==Personal life==