Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced on Friday (February 23) that in the interest of school safety he will pursue sweeping legislation that will require Americans on all sides of the gun issue to give a little ground.

In a move that marks a break from the traditional position of the National Rifle Association, Scott says that he is prepared to work with lawmakers to raise the legal age to buy a firearm to 21 in addition to making it "virtually impossible for anyone who has mental issues to use a gun."

In the past, the NRA has struck down proposals to regulate the purchase of arms based on mental illness by assuming the position that any interested consumer ought to be afforded due process and have the court be required to prove that they are unfit. The pro-gun organization has also long dismissed having the federal government impose age restrictions to the consumption of firearms. Scott says he's intent on turning the page and that acceptions will be made for "active duty and reserve military and spouses, National Guard members and law enforcement."

Governor Scott also detailed a plan going forth to increase school safety, and it flies in the face of the President's proposal to have teachers take on the onus of firing back in a potential school shooting. "I disagree with arming teachers. My focus is on bringing in law enforcement," said Scott. "I think you need to have individuals who are trained, well trained."

Scott called upon the state to approve $450 million to help pay for the staffing of law enforcement personnel in schools; one per every 1,000 students. That money would also go towards reinforcing doors and introducing metal detectors and bulletproof glass. It would also cover an increase in counseling and other mental health components, and will likely require him to call off $180 million in tax cuts he planned to sign into law.