At its first meeting following the Parkland tragedy, the NRA spotlighted mass shootings, sparking intense debate on gun control and safety measures amid ongoing national calls for reform.
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The U.S. once enforced a federal ban on assault weapons, enacted in 1994 but allowed to expire in 2004. NPR explores the political and social factors behind its lapse and the ongoing debate over gun control.
Survivors of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting expressed shock and concern following the Supreme Court’s ruling expanding gun rights, fearing it could undermine efforts to prevent future tragedies.
Timeline: How President Trump’s positions on gun control have evolved – USA Today outlines key moments and shifts in Trump’s stance, reflecting changes in policy and rhetoric from his campaign through his presidency.
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal ban on bump stocks, devices used in the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting. The ruling sparks renewed debate on gun control and regulatory authority.