America’s National Rifle Association is holding its annual convention with delegates rejecting calls for stricter gun control measures - days after 19 children and two teachers were killed in a school shooting in Texas. siobhankennedy4 reports.
You cannot outlaw tragedy – but we can make America safer. That’s what President Biden declared today – promising to take the necessary action to protect lives in the wake of Tuesday’s school shooting in Texas.
Just across the state, to the echo of protests outside – America’s National Rifle Association is holding its annual convention – with delegates rejecting calls for stricter gun control measures.
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