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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Following the Las Vegas massacre, Congress saw a familiar partisan divide emerge. Lawmakers remain split on gun control measures, reflecting deep political rifts despite public outcry for action, NPR reports.
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.
The US government played a pivotal role in creating and nurturing the gun industry through policy and regulation. This symbiotic relationship has shaped America’s firearm landscape and ongoing debates about gun control.