President Biden delivered a powerful speech on Friday, commemorating the one-year anniversary of a significant federal firearms legislation. In his address in Connecticut, he emphasized the need for increased gun restrictions and called for action from Congress. While acknowledging the importance of prayers, Biden stressed that they alone are not enough to stop the violence. He encouraged voters to support lawmakers who prioritize gun control and urged them to vote out those who resist. “You have to take action. You have to move. You have to do something,” he emphasized, adding that if Congress fails to act, a new Congress is needed.
Speaking at a gun safety summit in West Hartford, President Biden expressed gratitude towards attendees who have turned their personal pain into a purposeful fight for change. Refusing to back down on his advocacy, he used the anniversary of last year’s legislation approval, enacted after the tragic Uvalde, Texas shooting incident that claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers, to reinforce his commitment. He also acknowledged the Sandy Hook school massacre that took place a decade earlier and highlighted the measures included in the 2022 law, such as stricter background checks for young gun buyers, preventing access to firearms for domestic violence offenders, and facilitating the adoption of red flag laws to remove weapons from dangerous individuals.
President Biden then enumerated the positive impact of the law. Stronger FBI background checks have prevented over 200 firearm purchases by individuals under 21. There has been an increase in prosecutions of unlicensed gun sellers, and over 100 cases have resulted in gun trafficking penalties. Additionally, prosecutions for selling firearms without a license have doubled. Biden asserted that lives would have been saved if this law had been in place earlier, and he highlighted the increased funding for mental health services. Despite these efforts, the number of mass shootings in the United States has continued to rise. According to a database maintained by the AP and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University, there have been at least 26 mass killings in 2022, resulting in the deaths of at least 131 people, excluding the shooters.
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