The U.S. surgeon general is declaring gun violence a public health crisis, driven by a growing number of injuries and deaths involving firearms in the country. Dr.
Gun policy can be a politically divisive issue and is likely something we will hear frequently about in the lead up to the 2024 presidential election. As such, the candidates have differing views on gun policy. President Biden makes gun control a principal issue in his administration, using executive orders, legislation, and public calls on the gun industry to help achieve his goals of reducing the amount of gun violence in the United States.
Former President Trump has not maintained a consistent stance regarding gun policy since 2016. At times, he opposed background checks, assault weapons bans, and red flag laws. However, while in office Trump pledged his support of red flag laws, banned bump stocks, and voiced support for universal background checks.
Gun policy can be a politically divisive issue and is likely something we will hear frequently about in the lead up to the 2024 presidential election. As such, the candidates have differing views on gun policy. President Biden makes gun control a principal issue in his administration, using executive orders, legislation, and public calls on the gun industry to help achieve his goals of reducing the amount of gun violence in the United States.
Former President Trump has not maintained a consistent stance regarding gun policy since 2016. At times, he opposed background checks, assault weapons bans, and red flag laws. However, while in office Trump pledged his support of red flag laws, banned bump stocks, and voiced support for universal background checks.
You can learn more about all the candidates’ positions on gun policy here: https://ace-usa.org/blog/election-2024/gun-policy-overview/