Amid a disturbing uptick in gun violence across the country, the political power of gun reform will be put to the test this election cycle.
In fact, the tragedies prompted a response from Congress for the first time in decades. Lawmakers this summer passed a bipartisan gun safety package to fund the implementation of red flag laws, close the "boyfriend loophole" and enhance background checks for potential gun buyers under the age of 21.
"It's been called the Oregon model," Knutson said, adding, "I think it'll give a lot of courage to state legislatures, if they can see a major victory come out of Oregon." After Uvalde, where 19 children and two teachers were killed, one Oregon resident decided to turn in his AR-15 rifle and a 9mm handgun to local police.Ben Beers went viral on TikTok for the move -- which he said was emotional but also relieving.
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