"ATF Director Expresses Concern Over Desensitization to Violence Amid Mass Shootings"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
The head of the ATF, Steve Dettelbach, expressed concern that the frequency of mass shootings and gun violence in the US could desensitize people to the bloodshed, hindering efforts to find solutions. He met with family members of victims from the Lewiston shooting and emphasized the importance of community voices in driving change. Dettelbach also highlighted the need to make it harder for individuals who should not have firearms to obtain them and expressed support for universal background checks and banning assault weapons.