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politics1 year ago

"Biden's Final Rule: Closing Gun Show Loophole Sparks Backlash"

Despite claims that President Biden closed the "gun-show loophole," the recent ATF regulation actually only narrows it by increasing the proportion of firearms sellers required to perform background checks. The NRA's stance on the loophole is ambiguous, and Republican senators are seeking to revoke the regulation. While the new rule addresses some issues, it leaves room for interpretation and potential loopholes, prompting the likelihood of future calls to further address the gun-show loophole.

via The New Republic|
#background-checks#bipartisan-safer-communities-act#gun-control
politics1 year ago

"Biden Administration Expands Background Checks for Gun Shows and Online Sales"

The Biden Administration is closing the "gun show loophole" by implementing a more specific definition of being "engaged in the business" of selling firearms, requiring more people to register for a federal selling license and run background checks on buyers. The change, in accordance with the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, aims to prevent individuals from evading licensing and background check requirements, and to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and felons. Attorney General Merrick Garland signed off on the final rule, which also addresses the liquidation of firearms inventory for dealers who go out of business or lose their license.

via ABC News|
#atf#background-checks#biden-administration
politics1 year ago

"Biden Administration Implements New Firearm Background Check Rules to Combat Gun Crime"

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a new Department of Justice final rule to implement the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, expanding firearm background checks to reduce the number of firearms sold without background checks. This action aims to stem the flow of illegally acquired firearms into communities and hold accountable those who supply firearms used in crime. The final rule sets strong standards for gun sellers to obtain a license and conduct background checks, closing loopholes and preventing individuals from evading licensing and background check requirements. The Administration continues to call on Congress to pass universal background checks legislation and increase funding for the ATF to stop the flow of illegal firearms into communities.

via The White House|
#background-checks#biden-harris-administration#bipartisan-safer-communities-act
crime-and-law1 year ago

Federal Law Aids Prosecution in Burnsville Shooting Case

A Burnsville woman has been federally charged for purchasing firearms used in the shooting of three first responders, thanks to a recent change in federal law known as The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which created the crime of straw purchasing. Ashley Dyrdahl faces multiple charges, including conspiracy and lying while registering for a firearm, and has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors allege that she knowingly provided powerful firearms to a violent convicted felon, and the new law has allowed for expanded potential penalties of up to 15 years.

via KSTP|
#bipartisan-safer-communities-act#burnsville#crime-and-law
politics2 years ago

"Biden Administration's Proposed Rule to Close Gun Show Loophole and Strengthen Background Checks"

The Biden administration has proposed a rule aimed at combating gun violence by requiring thousands more firearms dealers to conduct background checks. The rule, developed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), would target those in the business of selling guns, including online and at gun shows, and require them to obtain a federal firearms license. The proposed rule is a response to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which aims to prevent mass shootings and expand background checks. Gun rights groups argue that the rule would infringe on Second Amendment rights, while a majority of the public supports stricter gun laws. The proposed rule will be open for public comment for 90 days.

via Fox News|
#background-checks#biden-administration#bipartisan-safer-communities-act
politics2 years ago

Matthew McConaughey's Perspective on Gun Violence Solutions and Political Ambitions

Actor Matthew McConaughey, a Uvalde native, reflects on his experience following a school shooting in his hometown and discusses his efforts to make schools safer through his Greenlights Grant Initiative. He emphasizes the need for consensus on policies to reduce gun violence and suggests reframing the debate from "gun control" to "responsibility." McConaughey criticizes the slow distribution of government funding for school safety and calls for better representation of the majority public view on gun regulations. While he contemplates the possibility of seeking elected office, he currently believes that his current work outside of politics is more useful in effecting change.

via ABC News|
#bipartisan-safer-communities-act#greenlights-grant-initiative#gun-violence
politics2 years ago

Biden's Persistence on Gun Safety Despite Gridlock and Controversy

President Joe Biden marked one year since the passage of the first major gun safety legislation in a generation during a summit in Connecticut, calling for further steps to protect communities and arguing that he believes the movement has reached a “tipping point.” The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, signed into law last year, includes millions of dollars for mental health, school safety, crisis intervention programs, and incentives for states to include juvenile records in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. Biden also called for Congress to ban assault weapons and end liability immunity for gun manufacturers.

via CNN|
#bipartisan-safer-communities-act#congress#gun-safety
politics2 years ago

Assessing the Impact of Biden's Gun Safety Efforts: One Year Later.

Gun violence survivors, activists, and elected officials gathered in Connecticut to mark nearly one year since Congress passed the most significant gun safety package in three decades. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act focuses on keeping firearms out of the hands of dangerous people and investing in school safety and mental health resources. The legislation has resulted in dozens of federal charges and blocked the purchase of more than a hundred firearm purchases. Available data suggests the U.S. is seeing a year-over-year decline in murders nationwide, but mass shootings appear to be accelerating.

via USA TODAY|
#bipartisan-safer-communities-act#gun-violence#joe-biden
politics2 years ago

Biden commemorates one year since Uvalde school shooting with call to action.

President Biden gave a speech to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Uvalde school shooting in Texas, where he reiterated his push for common-sense gun laws. He urged Americans to act together, regardless of political affiliation, to prevent such tragedies. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden a month after the shooting. KSAT will air a special tribute to honor the victims' legacies and their families' pursuit of change and accountability.

via KSAT San Antonio|
#bipartisan-safer-communities-act#commemoration#gun-laws