Chapter
The Future of Gun Control and Red Flag Laws
19:08 - 31:09 (12:01)
The passing of bill HR8 could lead to an increase in states passing red flag laws, potentially improving firearm regulation throughout the US.
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Enhanced background check policy for gun purchasers aged 18-20 years old is set to be implemented in the US, which will prohibit them from getting a gun immediately.
19:08 - 21:34 (02:26)
Summary
Enhanced background check policy for gun purchasers aged 18-20 years old is set to be implemented in the US, which will prohibit them from getting a gun immediately. The policy aims to decrease the flow of illegal guns from states with loose gun laws to states with stricter gun laws, which is largely due to the illegal purchasing of guns by individuals with felony records or those prohibited from buying a gun, and ultimately depoliticize the issue of red flags to provide an incentive for more states to pass these laws.
ChapterThe Future of Gun Control and Red Flag Laws
EpisodeSenator Chris Murphy on the Bipartisan Gun Safety Deal
PodcastThe Daily
The first change is often significant for a social change movement, as it helps break the logjam and leads to other changes.
21:36 - 24:19 (02:43)
Summary
The first change is often significant for a social change movement, as it helps break the logjam and leads to other changes. It is important to find common ground and make changes in order to make a difference.
ChapterThe Future of Gun Control and Red Flag Laws
EpisodeSenator Chris Murphy on the Bipartisan Gun Safety Deal
PodcastThe Daily
After a decade of trying, Texas lawmakers have finally passed a gun reform bill, which includes allowing for voluntary background checks for private gun sales.
24:20 - 29:27 (05:07)
Summary
After a decade of trying, Texas lawmakers have finally passed a gun reform bill, which includes allowing for voluntary background checks for private gun sales. However, the bill does not include any red flag laws.
ChapterThe Future of Gun Control and Red Flag Laws
EpisodeSenator Chris Murphy on the Bipartisan Gun Safety Deal
PodcastThe Daily
Senator Chris Murphy talks about his plans to pass the proposed gun-reform legislation, which includes expanding background checks on all commercial gun purchases, and how his life was changed after the Sandy Hook shooting.
29:27 - 31:09 (01:41)
Summary
Senator Chris Murphy talks about his plans to pass the proposed gun-reform legislation, which includes expanding background checks on all commercial gun purchases, and how his life was changed after the Sandy Hook shooting. However, it's unclear when the Senate will pass the legislation and the package would still need to pass the House.