NEWARK, NJ (CBSNewYork) – New shirt Governor Phil Murphy announced sweeping new reforms on Thursday to combat gun violence.
The Governor wanted a safety course for everyone applying for a gun license and required all guns to be stored in locked boxes when not in use.
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He also called for an increase in the minimum purchase age for all guns to 21 years old.
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Murphy wants to increase funding for violent intervention groups by $ 10 million and give more money to the Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers University.
