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The main reason that Republicans on Capitol Hill and their supporters around the country refuse to pass legislation that would place major restrictions on the use of handguns and assault rifles is fear that imposing restrictions will ultimately lead to the confiscation of handguns and assault rifles.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden called for a ban on sales of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, pleading with Congress to toughen gun laws following a spate of mass shootings.

Washington (AFP) - A cross-party group of US senators were in talks Thursday on a narrow package of firearms controls, as lawmakers face calls to tackle soaring gun violence after recent massacres in Texas and New York State.

Murphy has been the most outspoken voice on gun violence on the Democratic side

Voices cracked and emotions ran high as the House Judiciary panel opened a meeting Thursday on a bill with a swath of gun control proposals.

Early negotiations have found bipartisan support for incentivizing states to pass laws that let authorities seize guns from individuals found to be a danger to themselves or others.

Republicans have begun to pivot to mental health on both the national and state level after the shooting in Texas

Democrats love to blame their troubles on Senate rules. They should look in the mirror instead.

Talks are centered around background checks and so-called ‘red flag’ laws, to the frustration of gun reform advocates who say these are not major steps