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Biden and Harris Announce New Executive Order to Curb Gun Violence, Targeting 3D-Printed Guns and Red-Flag Laws

Sep 26, 2024, 09:20 PM

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have announced a new executive order aimed at curbing gun violence in the United States. The order targets emerging firearm technologies, including 3D-printed guns, ghost guns, and machine-gun conversion devices, which have been identified as significant threats to public safety. The executive action also includes measures to improve active shooter drills in schools and allocate $135 million in funding for states to implement red-flag laws. Additionally, the order seeks to enhance background checks, restrict new technologies that make guns easier to fire and obtain, and improve overall school safety measures. Biden and Harris emphasized the urgency of addressing gun violence, noting that firearms are the leading cause of death for children in America. The administration's actions have sparked a debate on Second Amendment rights, with some critics arguing that the measures infringe on constitutional freedoms.