Nearly three years after the tragic Uvalde shooting, families of victims are rallying in Texas to demand changes to gun laws, including raising the minimum age for purchasing semiautomatic rifles from 18 to 21. At a recent march to the Texas Capitol, supporters shared personal stories of gun violence, including college student Mireya Rodriguez, who survived a mall shooting that killed her friend, emphasizing the urgent need for “common-sense” gun safety measures like a red flag law.
State Senator Roland Gutierrez proposes several bills aimed at curbing gun violence, citing successful models in other states. Proposals include a mandatory three-day waiting period for firearm purchases and the creation of a committee to discuss these urgent reforms. With many Texas families affected by gun violence, advocates like Gutierrez remain hopeful that their voices will compel lawmakers to take action, despite past challenges in securing legislative support.
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