California Lawmakers Push for Constitutional Convention to Raise Gun-Buying Age

California lawmakers have approved a resolution proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom calling for a convention to add an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to raise the minimum age to purchase a gun from 18 to 21, require universal background checks, institute a waiting period, and ban civilians from buying assault weapons. However, amending the Constitution is a difficult process, requiring either two-thirds of state legislatures or a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of Congress. Concerns have been raised about the possibility of a convention leading to other amendments, and it remains to be seen if the resolution can gain enough support from other states.