Sen. Rubio Says He Would Support Raising Age To Buy Rifles

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — On the defensive after the Florida school shooting rampage that killed 17, GOP Sen. Marco Rubio, an ardent gun-rights advocate, said he would support raising the age to buy rifles and other restrictions.
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) takes questions from reporters about the relief effort in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. (credit: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Rubio faced angry students, teachers and parents demanding stronger gun-control measures at a town hall meeting