Christchurch shooting: Kim Kardashian calls on US to ban guns after New Zealand
Attacks on two mosques in Christchurch claimed the lives of 49 people and left at least another 48 injured.In response, New Zealand attorney general David Parker MP announced the government will ban semi-automatic guns.
Responding to the news, reality queen Kim said the same thing should happen in the US, where countless lives have been lost to gun violence. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star shared the news and said: "Just 24 hours after the Christchurch shooting New Zealand bans semiautomatic guns! America take note! Why can’t our elected officials put public safety over gun manufacturers’ profits?!?!"She said: "Yes sister! Yes!!!!!! Let’s end this senseless violence"This isn't the first time Kim has spoken out about gun control - she's long been an advocate for it.
Kim said on Twitter: "We owe it to our children and our teachers to keep them safe while at school. Prayers won't do this: action will. Congress, please do your job and protect Americans from senseless gun violence.
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