Focus on the world around the week: 1 month of shooting at the U.S. school with the change in the firearms law
On May 24, about a month ago, a mass shooting took place at Robb Primary School. In Yuvaldi, Texas, USA, where 19 students and two teachers were killed, it was one of the worst mass shootings in the United States. And it also happens in schools. After the events of that time, many sectors have developed. Improve and correct measures in order to prevent incidents of this nature not to happen again in the future whether it is to improve police practices in shooting By breaking in as quickly as possible. to prevent loss because in the shocking incident at the school this time The police approached the gunman slowly. which contributed to more losses In addition, Mexico also has a program for children. Exchange toys that are guns for other toys. in hopes to reduce violence and reduce children’s obsession with guns.
However, it’s important to really reduce gun violence. Amendments to gun possession and use laws because after the shooting in the school Dozens of shootings continued as usual. and there is no tendency for the shooting incident to decrease Some changes have now been made in Canada and the US.
In the United States, access to guns is regulated by federal law. These laws govern the manufacture, trade, possession, delivery, recording, transportation and destruction of firearms. Ammunition and other equipment These laws are enforced under government agencies and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Local governments can also enact gun control laws in their own areas.
The people who can own a gun in the United States include: 1. American citizen 2. American citizen but not an American citizen 3. Green card holder who is a permanent resident of the United States 4. Foreigners who have obtained refugee status in the United States 5. Foreigners under non-immigrant visas But they must meet one of the conditions, such as using a firearm for hunting or sporting purposes and having a hunting license issued by the state government. or a foreign government official certified by the US government or an international organization headquartered in the United States
As for those unable to own a gun in the United States, they are: 1. Those who have been sentenced to more than 1 year in prison; 3. Illegal drug users 4. People with mental problems 5. Foreigners who enter the city illegally 6. Those who have been discharged from the military for serious reasons 7. Those who renounce American citizenship 8. Persons under a court order prohibiting this person from harassing, stalking or intimidating their spouse. or the child of a spouse 9. Persons convicted of domestic violence
Recent legal changes
After a school shooting in Yuvaldi The United States has proposed to amend the minimum age to buy guns from 18 to 21 by gunmen in the latest school shooting. He was just 18 years old, foreign media reported that on June 8, the US House of Representatives approved gun control laws. named after The ‘law protecting our children’ by amending the minimum age to buy guns from 18 to 21, banning large-capacity magazines. and imposed new regulations on keeping guns at home.
However, such laws are difficult to pass in the Senate. Because Republican members dominate the majority. While Mrs. Katie Hocall, Governor of New York State The law has also been approved to adjust the age of gun buyers. But most recently, the High Court has repealed the law. because it is viewed as contrary to the right to carry firearms outside the home As for the approval of the official age increase, we have to wait to follow up.
The most recent move on gun control in the United States was on June 23, when the US Senate passed a bill to keep guns in the hands of the dangerous people. After some Republican members, along with Democrats, voted in favor of amending gun laws. By a vote of 65 to 33, the amendment to the measure will allow greater background checks on gun buyers aged 18-21, as well as a look at mental health records beginning at age 16. States have passed “red flags” laws that allow for temporary confiscation of guns from people judges consider too dangerous to own a firearm. It also allows for a rule banning violent users from buying guns. Prohibition of buying firearms for others and the ban on smuggling of guns is even more stringent. The bill also includes a $15 billion mental health care and school safety improvement fund.
Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives It said late on June 22 that the U.S. House of Representatives would continue to consider the bill on the morning of June 24 local time. While the White House stated President Joe Biden is sure to sign it into law, calling the bill a stepping stone for Congress to reduce gun violence in nearly 30 years.
The bill’s approval came on the same day the Supreme Court repealed a New York law that seeks to restrict the carry of firearms outside the home. This reflects the distinction between the court that is mostly conservative and the House where the Democrats are the majority.
The Quinnipag Poll reveals 59 percent of Republican members and 76 percent of non-party members. Agreeing to raise the minimum age to buy guns to 21, this is the hope of seeing a major change in gun laws in the US.
while neighboring countries like Canada Moves were made to prevent mass shootings before the United States. On May 30, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that it would ban the possession of guns in Canada. which made it impossible to import and sell firearms However, the law still needs to be approved by Parliament. in which the ruling party such as the Liberal Party dominates the minority in the House of Representatives. Trudeau said at a press conference that “This is a nationwide ban on gun ownership. This means that guns can no longer be bought, sold, traded, or imported into the Canadian territory.”
I hope that the shooting incident happened. It will be a lesson and make a change. because of what relatives of the victim or survivors want It’s not a prayer or mourning. It’s a change to end gun violence!