If I could snap my fingers and suddenly get rid of all semi automatic firearms in the US I would. Sadly, that’s not the case and there’s no way politically or logistically it’s going to happen.
Are there steps we can take to make things safer? Yes, and we should take them. Red flag laws, more in depth background checks, etc are all good steps that responsible gun owners like myself support.
At the same time, we need to address the systemic issues that are driving people to suicide or mass violence. People with adequate mental health support and a future that doesn’t get bleaker by the day are much less likely to commit violence of any kind.
I know that “just ban them” seems like a good option from the outside, but this is not an issue we can address via legislation alone.
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