The president of the United States seeks to reduce access to firearms and on Tuesday issued a decree that requires buyers to prove their background before obtaining them.
US President Joe Bidenissued a decree that seeks control access to weapons and requires buyers to do background checks. It was the most comprehensive measure they could enact from the White House. regardless of congressional approval.
One of the objectives of the decree is also strengthen federal support for red flag laws that aim to prevent gun sales to individuals considered legally dangerous to themselves or others. This initiative already has the approval of 19 states.
The order encourages the safe storage of weapons and asks the Federal Trade Commission to analyze the way in which manufacturers sell firearmsincluding those aimed at minors.
He Decree follows other executive measures taken by the Government to reduce gun violence.
With more than 40,000 firearm deaths a year in the United StatesBiden bets that voters in the 2024 presidential election call more proactively for gun control.
Source: Ambito
