New year, new record-breaking statistics on gun violence in the United States. – Oracle

In 2022, 44,268 deaths will be reported in the United States, setting an alarming record for gun violence. report Released by the Gun Violence Archive. These numbers should scare everyone.

My thoughts and prayers go so far when dealing with gun violence. Legislators must take a stronger stance on gun control, but instead operate on the illusion that weak red flag laws will deter mass shootings.

There were two horrific shootings in May.executed white supremacist mass shooting On May 14th, there was a mass shooting targeting black people in Buffalo, New York. Just 10 days later, gunmen broke into Robb Elementary School and claimed the lives of 21 people. reportShockingly, these were just two of the 648 mass shootings last year, according to Mass Shootings. record.

After these shootings, Congress passed HR7910, or the Protect Your Children Act of 25 June. This is the first gun control bill to pass with bipartisan support. The original bill included raising the minimum purchase age to her 21, banning assault rifles and making gun trafficking a federal crime. These were scrapped to gain bipartisan support.

The bill closed a “boyfriend loophole” that allowed partners convicted of domestic violence and stalking to obtain firearms. It also made it easier for states to enact red flag laws that allow police and families to petition courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed dangerous to themselves or others.

By 2023, only 20 states have red flag laws. report According to World Population Review. However, these laws are not always properly enforced or enforced and are not as effective as one might think.

The country was relieved to see parts of the gun control bill passed, but November 19th once again shook the country to its core. A 22-year-old gunman broke into Gayhe’s nightclub, Club Q, in Colorado and opened fire on patrons, killing five and injuring dozens, after retired Army Major Richard M. Fierro was knocked down by Fierro was there with his daughter and several friends, including one of the five victims killed.

“There was a lot of all this,” he said, holding back tears. interview on CNN on Nov. 22.

Colorado has red flag laws that allowed Club Q shooters to purchase firearms even if they had a criminal record. Even after minimal gun control laws were passed, mass shootings still occurred and many lives were lost. This sent a warning to all citizens that simple solutions don’t always work.

I have a solution that works. It’s not good guys with guns, it’s not about arming school teachers. By signing laws restricting the sale of guns, we are addressing the source of mass shootings.

There will already be 22 mass shootings in 2023, according to the report. Gun Violence Archives.

When 2023 begins, we need real gun control, including solutions like raising the gun-buying age and banning assault rifles to reduce the day-to-day events that are another guide to thought and prayer. am.

Mass shootings are not normal. It’s okay to be sad and angry, but don’t be so angry that you actually demand change. It’s always too early to call for gun control, but not too soon until another mass shooting occurs.