Senate candidate Ruben Gallego
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Senate candidate Ruben Gallego supports banning AR-15 rifles and other assault weapons in Arizona. As a Marine, he carried an M16 in Iraq, which has a selective fire switch allowing fully automatic bursts, but notes this on his website without explaining how it relates to semiautomatic AR-15s for civilian use.
M16
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An M16 is a battlefield rifle, while AR-15s only fire one round per trigger pull.
Civilian life
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Gallego cites his M16 experience to argue AR-15s have no place in civilian life.
Backed bans
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As a congressman, he backed assault weapons bans, universal background checks, and legislation prohibiting those under 16 from firing AR-15s even at a range with an instructor.
Prohibit
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Gallego’s campaign highlights his support for gun control and keeping “weapons of war” from streets, but does not provide details on the specific policies he advocates and how they differentiate military and civilian firearms.
Biden’s commitment
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President Biden’s commitment to addressing gun violence and enacting comprehensive gun control measures has been a focal point of his administration. The President’s persistent advocacy for stricter gun regulations, reinforced by executive actions and calls to Congress, underscores the urgency and gravity of the issue within the national discourse.
Background checks
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Biden has emphasized the need to expand background checks for firearm purchases, aiming to move the U.S. closer to universal background checks. The Executive Order seeks to bolster the effectiveness of the existing background check system, aiming to prevent firearms from falling into dangerous hands.
Safe storage
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The administration’s agenda also includes initiatives to promote safe storage of firearms and increase public awareness of extreme risk protection orders. By encouraging appropriate use of these orders and fostering safer firearm practices, the administration seeks to mitigate the risks associated with firearm access and misuse.
Biden’s agenda
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President Biden’s gun control agenda also focuses on holding the gun industry accountable and increasing public awareness of firearm marketing practices. The Executive Order directs federal agencies to provide more information regarding federally licensed firearms dealers violating the law, enhancing transparency and accountability in firearm commerce.
Trafficking
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The administration’s efforts to address firearm trafficking and theft include initiatives to improve reporting of ballistics data and to address the loss or theft of firearms during shipping. By accelerating federal law enforcement’s reporting of ballistics data and enhancing oversight of firearms in transit, the administration aims to bolster law enforcement efforts and enhance public safety.
Communities
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President Biden’s gun control agenda encompasses measures to support communities impacted by gun violence and to intensify the implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. By accelerating the implementation of key legislative measures and providing support to affected communities, the administration seeks to address the multifaceted impacts of gun violence.
Second Amendment
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The President’s gun control agenda has reignited debates about the interplay between Second Amendment rights and regulatory measures.
Restrictions
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The proposed initiatives, including restrictions on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, have prompted discussions about constitutional protections and the scope of permissible regulations.
Public safety
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President Biden’s advocacy for comprehensive gun control measures reflects the administration’s commitment to promoting public safety and reducing the prevalence of gun violence.
Challenges
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The emphasis on background checks, safe storage, and community support underscores the administration’s multifaceted approach to addressing the complexities of gun-related challenges.
Gun control
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President Joe Biden’s gun control agenda represents a multifaceted and comprehensive approach to addressing gun violence and enhancing public safety.
