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Crime Prevention Research Center fellow Amanda Collins Johnson talked about being raped in college, her healing process, and her advocacy for "campus carry" gun laws.

Viewers responded to the question "Should U.S. gun laws be changed?"

She went on to urge Congress to find a bipartisan solution to enact common sense gun laws.

She addressed several topics, including her support for the Second Amendment, perceived government overreach of gun laws, and public safety. The governor also signed an executive order at the end of her remarks intended to protect gun* and firearm-related businesses from being discriminated against by financial institutions in her state.

Hannah Wesolowski talked about gun violence, mental health, and red flag laws.

Jonathan Metzl talked about the nation's "stand uour ground" self-defense laws and gun violence and prevention measures.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D), also delivered remarks on gun safety laws, the opioid epidemic, and the need for comprehensive immigration reform.

The House Judiciary Subcommittee Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security held a hearing to examine solutions to gun violence. In this part of the hearing witnesses discussed red flag laws, assault weapons ban, community investment, and the lasting impact on survivors of gun violence and the families of victims. ... She further said if you want gun violence "to continue to happen to people in America, and blame it on other things, then I encourage you to do it, but America will never be whole again."

Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and former Representative Will Hurd (R-TX) took part in a Common Ground Committee and BridgeGW discussion on gun control and how advocates on both sides of the issue can work together to help reduce gun violence. Topics included the intent of the Second Amendment, age limits on gun ownership, the use of assault weapons, upholding gun laws and regulations, and investment in mental health.

They called for more signage at airports reminding passengers of the gun laws already in place and an increase in civil penalties for violators.

Viewers commented on gun laws in the U.S.

The three candidates talked about a series of issues, including Governor Kemp's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, expansion of the state's Medicaid program, and gun control laws.

Canadian Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino testified at a the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Safety hearing on proposed gun control legislation. ... Minister Mendicino called gun control a "complex problem" and said, "There are no easy or simple solutions to eradicating gun crime. ... He addressed several issues including steps taken to stop gun trafficking at the border, crime prevention, banning assault rifles, and strengthening "red flag" laws.

Wade, set limits on restrictive concealed carry gun laws, and limited the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

Alex McCourt of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health discussed how states are responding to the Supreme Court ruling that struck down New York State's concealed-carry gun law.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said, "This is a very special occasion for us, we are honoring a promise, in honor of all those who have lost loved ones to gun violence." The speaker's remarks came during an enrollment ceremony for the bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first gun violence legislation since the Brady Act was signed into law in 1994. The legislation contains several key elements, including closing the "boyfriend" loophole, extreme risk protection order laws, firearm purchase requirements and funding for mental health, crisis intervention and school safety programs.

The bill contains several key elements, including closing the "boyfriend" loophole, extreme risk protection order laws, firearm purchase requirements and funding for mental health, crisis intervention, and school safety programs.

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), speaking on the chamber floor, said that he opposes the bipartisan bill aimed at reducing gun violence, in part because of provisions to take away guns from people who are found to be a harm to themselves or others. He said "red flag" laws would be abused. He proposed that the Senate vote on his own gun violence prevention bill that he said would actually make a difference.

In a 234-193 vote, the House approved a Senate-passed measure that expands background checks for gun buyers 21 or younger, provides grants to states for "red flag" laws that enable firearms to be temporarily confiscated from people deemed dangerous, and includes money for mental health and school safety.

In a 65-33 vote, the Senate approved a bipartisan bill intended to reduce gun violence. The legislation expands background checks for gun buyers 21 or younger, provides grants to states for "red flag" laws that enable firearms to be temporarily confiscated from people deemed dangerous, and includes money for mental health and school safety.